Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Wells-in-the-Field
Looking for asbestos removal in Wells-in-the-Field? We work across Wells-in-the-Field and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old flues
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal near Wells-in-the-Field
Asbestos removal in Wells-in-the-Field
If your builder has found suspect material in Wells-in-the-Field, work should stop there and people kept out. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Common materials are textured coatings, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes, and people typically contact us about garage roof sheets and cement water tanks in lofts.
Rural removal near Wells-in-the-Field can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Wells-in-the-Field (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. We plan outdoor jobs in Wells-in-the-Field to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Asbestos removal in Wells-in-the-Field: local notes
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Wells-in-the-Field, just send the postcode. Wells-in-the-Field is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (about 21 miles away).
At a school such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in RG28 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Priory Lane and London Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we also cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
For businesses and landlords in Wells-in-the-Field
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Wells-in-the-Field, 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.
FAQs for Wells-in-the-Field
Do you cover small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station?
Yes, we cover Wells-in-the-Field and the area towards Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you cover Wells-in-the-Field?
Yes. We cover Wells-in-the-Field and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
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Options to consider in Wells-in-the-Field
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.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What we deal with in Wells-in-the-Field
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In older properties in Wells-in-the-Field, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What affects the price in Wells-in-the-Field
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site