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Asbestos Removal Services in Upton, Southampton
Found something that might be asbestos in Upton? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Artex before plastering
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roof sheets
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What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Asbestos removal in Upton
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Upton falls into that category. People often contact us about finds during refurbishment and garage roof sheets, including textured coatings, flue pipes and water tanks.
Rural removal near Upton can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Upton (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Upton
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos removal in Upton: local notes
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We work across Upton and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 40 places across Southampton.
For rentals close to Redbridge station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Upton, near Church of St John or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Upton is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Upton is within about 5 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out removal jobs in Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (2.2 miles south) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Upton include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.9 miles south-east) and Oaklands Community School (0.9 miles south-east)
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Step by step
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Outdoor removal in Upton is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Upton questions
Do you work near Redbridge station?
Yes. Redbridge station is about 2.1 miles south of Upton, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What affects the price in Upton
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Why people call us in Upton
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Southampton may contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Asbestos garages
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
For non-domestic buildings like Nursling Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Any exclusions
Options to consider in Upton
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Upton
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Upton
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site