Southampton · England
Asbestos Removal in Woolston
Asbestos removal across Woolston and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal near Woolston
Asbestos removal for Woolston properties
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include old flues and old waste on site, including gutters and downpipes, water tanks and cement soffits.
In towns and villages like Woolston, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Woolston (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Removing asbestos around Woolston
Woolston is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Woolston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 40 places in Southampton.
In older properties in Woolston, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. For properties on main roads such as the A3025, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 7 miles of Woolston. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 2 miles of Woolston; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Anywhere in SO19 and SO14, asbestos removal is available. From Oak Road, Lake Road and Glen Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Woolston sits on or near the A3025, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out removal jobs in Weston (1 mile south-east), Netley (2 miles south-east), Butlocks Heath (2 miles south-east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Maybush (4 miles north-west) and Coxford (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.2 miles west) and Netley Castle (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Local schools include Woolston School (0.5 miles north-east) and Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis pub (0.8 miles west)
FAQs for Woolston
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How far is Woolston from London?
We cover Woolston, about 70 miles from central London.
Do you work in Woolston?
Yes, Woolston is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Also near Woolston
What else we do in Woolston
For businesses and landlords in Woolston
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any survey or test results
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
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 begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion. Late-December sunset in Woolston is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Woolston, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Woolston
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
- 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