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Asbestos Removal Services in Townsend, Hampshire
Asbestos removal in Townsend and across Hampshire: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal for Townsend
How asbestos removal works in Townsend
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. Typical materials include textured coatings, water tanks and floor tiles, and typical jobs are asbestos garages and Artex ceilings before renovation.
In towns and villages like Townsend, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Townsend (RG26)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Options to consider in Townsend
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
FAQs for Townsend
Do you work near Midgham station?
Yes, we cover Townsend and the area towards Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north.
Do you come out to small villages like Townsend?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Removal jobs in Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We work across Townsend and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
In older buildings across Townsend, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Midgham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
For removal jobs in RG26, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Townsend, we also cover Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Townsend, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
After we’ve finished in Townsend
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Towns and villages near Townsend
More for properties in Townsend
Common reasons for removal jobs in Townsend
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
At a school such as The Hurst School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Outdoor removal in Townsend is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site