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Asbestos removal and surveys in PO1
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across PO1, covering Landport, Portsea and Portsmouth Point. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Where we work in PO1
Our services across PO1
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos removal in PO1: what to expect
Asbestos removal in PO1 covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical materials include cement roof sheets, floor tiles and textured coatings, and typical jobs are asbestos found during building work and old flues.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Pricing in PO1
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 PO1
- Work done to the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What’s near Landport
Locally, our jobs take us close to Alexandra Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Painters Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (under half a mile north), St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Landport: Portsmouth & Southsea station. Other landmarks nearby include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (within half a mile west). Green spaces within easy reach include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Removing asbestos in PO1
Across PO1, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Southsea, Milton and Landport and the 0 villages and hamlets around them. Around 11 places in PO1 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Landport: At a school such as Ark Dickens Primary Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. In older properties in Landport, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. We plan outdoor jobs in Landport to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Options to consider in PO1
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
Your questions about asbestos removal in PO1
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Do you cover PO1?
Yes, we do: our area includes PO1 and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site