Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Winchester, Hampshire
Asbestos removal in Winchester, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal near Winchester
About our asbestos removal in Winchester
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Winchester falls into that category. Typical jobs include cement flues and gutters and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, involving gutters and downpipes, water tanks and floor tiles.
Typical jobs in a place like Winchester include garage roofs, flues and Artex. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Some practical advice:
- File the consignment note
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Places near Winchester
What else we do in Winchester
How we work
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan outdoor jobs in Winchester to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Winchester
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Winchester
Do you cover Winchester and the area around Winchester station?
Yes. Winchester station is about 0.6 miles north of Winchester, and we cover both.
Could my house in Winchester contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Winchester?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Winchester, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Winchester properties and asbestos removal
Winchester is in Hampshire. Winchester is within our Hampshire area, for removal jobs of every size. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Older buildings in Winchester, near St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. At a school such as St Bede Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
For removal jobs in SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include The Square, Market Street and Market Lane; we cover every one. Being close to the A31 and A32, Winchester is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Winchester is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site