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Asbestos removal and surveys in SO17
We cover every part of the SO17 postcode district, which takes in Portswood, Highfield and St Denys. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
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Places in SO17
- Portswood
- Highfield
- St Denys
- Shirley
- Regents Park
- Midanbury
- Bitterne Park
- Freemantle
- Inner Avenue
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Mansbridge
- Bassett
- Bitterne Manor
What we do in SO17
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
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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About asbestos removal in SO17
Asbestos removal in SO17 covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old cold water tanks and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Cost
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Around Portswood
Our work in Portswood takes us near St Denys Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. Also close by are South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east), Highfield Church (within half a mile north) and Southampton Common (0.8 miles west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Portswood: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Portswood include Netley Common.
SO17: removal jobs of every size
Common removal jobs in SO17 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages. 14 of the places we cover in SO17 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Portswood: Older buildings in Portswood, near Highfield Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. On busy roads like the A335 and A3035, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. Late-December sunset in Portswood is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
Send us the address in SO17, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in SO17 were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These are some of the things we deal with in SO17:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Textured coatings
- Garage roof sheets
- Finds during refurbishment
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Questions from SO17
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Should all asbestos be removed?
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.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note