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Asbestos removal and surveys in SO18
Found something that might be asbestos in SO18? We work in Townhill Park, Midanbury and Chartwell Green and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in SO18
Areas within SO18
- Townhill Park
- Midanbury
- Chartwell Green
- Harefield
- Bitterne Park
- Bitterne
- Mansbridge
- Bitterne Manor
- Southampton
- West End
- Thornhill
- Portswood
- St Mary's
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Northam
- St Denys
Services in SO18
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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How asbestos removal works in SO18
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case. We often deal with cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and materials found mid-project.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Prices in SO18
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Landmarks near Townhill Park
We cover homes and workplaces around Bitterne Park School, St. Mary's Church and Townhill Junior School. Also close by are Bitterne Park Hotel (0.9 miles south-west), Riverside Park (0.8 miles west) and The Gregg School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Townhill Park includes Netley Common.
Removing asbestos in SO18
Across SO18, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages. 17 of the places we cover in SO18 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Townhill Park: For properties on main roads such as the A27, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. In older properties in Townhill Park, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. We plan outdoor jobs in Townhill Park to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in SO18, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in SO18, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Common reasons for removal jobs in SO18
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roof sheets
SO18 questions
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note