Hampshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in PO7
Found something that might be asbestos in PO7? We cover Waterlooville, Purbrook and Denmead and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in PO7?
Areas within PO7
- Waterlooville
- Purbrook
- Denmead
- Widley
- Hambledon
- Anthill Common
- Furzeley Corner
- Purbrook Heath
- Anmore
- Soake
- Hipley
- Hoe Gate
- Worlds End
- Havant
- Horndean
- Cowplain
- Hart Plain
- Wecock Farm
- Farlington
Our services across PO7
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 artex removal in PO7
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What it costs in PO7
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in PO7
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Local landmarks in Waterlooville
We cover homes and workplaces around Saint George's, The Denmead Queen pub and Hart Plain Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Waterlooville is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
PO7: textured coatings in homes
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across PO7, from Havant, Horndean and Waterlooville to 10 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is. 3 of the places we cover in PO7 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Waterlooville: If your home is one of the older properties in Waterlooville, near Saint George's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Hart Plain Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in PO7 were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room.
Questions to ask before booking
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Common questions in PO7
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site