Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey in Portobello
Worried about asbestos in Portobello? A fully intrusive survey required before any refurbishment or demolition work, so asbestos is found and removed before the tools come out. Bye Bye Asbestos handles it on-site across Portobello and the wider Midlothian, Monday to Saturday.
Portobello sits in Midlothian, and we cover it along with Mayfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick and Peebles — reaching most jobs via the Edinburgh road network.
Coverage at a glance — Portobello
| Service area | Portobello, Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EH15 |
| County | City of Edinburgh |
| Distance | About 9.6 miles from Edinburgh centre |
| Nearest routes | the Edinburgh road network |
| Typical response | same or next day |
| Time on site | a couple of hours |
| Price from | £150 |
| Availability | Monday to Saturday |
| How to book | Call 07833 053749 |
Prices & response times reviewed August 2026.
Portobello lies about 9.6 miles from Edinburgh centre, in City of Edinburgh. We cover it alongside neighbouring Duddingston, Canongate, Mountcastle and Newington.
How asbestos refurbishment & demolition survey works in Portobello
- Call 07833 053749 or send a photo of the suspect material.
- We quote the full price up front and book you in around Portobello.
- We survey, sample or remove on-site, to the correct standards.
- You get clear documentation — a survey report and register, or a waste consignment note.
Typical prices
| Job | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos sample test | Quoted per sample | 24–48 hr lab result |
| Asbestos management survey | £150 | Report in 1–2 days |
| Refurbishment & demolition survey | £250 | Report in 1–2 days |
| Removal (garage, artex, tank) | Quoted from a site visit | Often same day |
Every job is fully quoted before we start — often from a photo you send us. The price depends on the size and type of property, the material and quantity, and whether a survey, test or removal is needed.
What we handle
- Asbestos management surveys to meet the duty to manage
- Refurbishment & demolition surveys before building work starts
- Sampling and accredited laboratory testing of suspect materials
- Safe removal of artex, asbestos cement, garages, roofs, sheds and tanks
- Licensed removal of pipe lagging, insulation board and sprayed coatings
- Air monitoring, encapsulation and legal disposal with consignment notes
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Asbestos materials we handle in Portobello
We identify, test and safely remove all of these:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Portobello: Mayfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Peebles.
As a nationwide service, Bye Bye Asbestos covers all of Midlothian and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around Portobello, we can reach you.
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Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey in Portobello — FAQs
Do you cover Portobello?
Yes — we cover Portobello and nearby Mayfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Peebles around Edinburgh, reaching you via the Edinburgh road network.
Do you survey or remove asbestos?
Both. We carry out asbestos surveys, sampling and testing, and we also remove and dispose of asbestos safely and legally. Whether you need to find out what's there or have it dealt with, it's one call.
How much will it cost?
An asbestos management survey for a typical home starts from £150; removal is quoted per job. Send a photo of the material or describe the property and we'll give you a full price before any work starts.
How long does it take?
A home survey is usually a couple of hours on site, with lab results back in a day or two. Many removal jobs are done in a day. We run Monday to Saturday.
Is it done safely and legally?
Yes. Work that could release fibres is properly controlled, higher-risk materials are removed under licence, and all waste is double-wrapped and disposed of legally with a consignment note.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Every survey, sample and removal is carried out on-site at your home or premises. We cover towns across the UK.