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Asbestos removal and surveys in PO16
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across PO16, from Fareham, Portchester and Wallington. For homes, landlords and businesses.
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Where we work in PO16
What we do in PO16
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal across PO16
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 PO16 falls into that category. Typical materials include textured coatings, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are Artex before plastering and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Prices in PO16
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Fareham
Our work in Fareham takes us near Fareham Academy, Wykeham House School and The Lord Arthur Lee pub. Also close by are St John The Evangelist (less than half a mile south-east) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Fareham: Fareham station. Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
PO16: removal jobs of every size
From Fareham, Portchester and Wallington to small villages, PO16 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access. 4 of the places we cover in PO16 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Fareham: On busy roads like the A27 and A32, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. For non-domestic buildings like St Jude's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Late-December sunset in Fareham is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Common reasons for removal jobs in PO16
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
For businesses and landlords in PO16
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in PO16, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in PO16, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Questions from PO16
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note as your record.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you cover PO16?
Yes, PO16 is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site