Portsmouth · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in PO6
Asbestos removal and surveys across PO6, covering Portsmouth, Wymering and Paulsgrove. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Places in PO6
Our services across PO6
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About asbestos removal in PO6
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. Typical jobs include outbuildings with cement roofs and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, including gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a 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
What it costs in PO6
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
Our work in Portsmouth takes us near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
PO6: removal jobs of every size
Removal jobs across PO6 range from garage roofs in Purbrook, Portchester and Hilsea to barns and outbuildings in 1 villages and hamlets. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access. Around 9 places in PO6 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Portsmouth: For rentals close to Fratton station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. At a school such as Manor Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Outdoor removal in Portsmouth is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
For businesses and landlords in PO6
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in PO6, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Typical removal jobs in PO6
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Portsmouth may contain it.
Typical jobs in PO6 include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old flues
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
PO6: your questions answered
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note