England
Asbestos Survey in Portsmouth
Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we can help with asbestos survey. Contact us for a quote.
Asbestos help in Portsmouth
Where we work in Portsmouth
Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and send us the postcode for a quote.
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Asbestos survey in Portsmouth: what to expect
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, whichever fits your plans in Portsmouth. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical materials include flues, floor tiles and garage roofs, and people normally contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and shops, offices and industrial units.
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Pricing in Portsmouth
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Portsmouth
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear next steps
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Around Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, that can mean a property near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Also close by are The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). Portsmouth’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Asbestos surveys across Portsmouth
Portsmouth covers everything from Southsea, Milton and Landport to 0 small villages and hamlets, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Portsmouth: Halls and leisure centres near Portsmouth fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. For rented homes close to Fratton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- The building’s size and layout
- The number of materials to sample
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Typical surveys in Portsmouth
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
After we have finished in Portsmouth
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Portsmouth
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site