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Asbestos Survey in Bitterne Park
Asbestos survey for properties in Bitterne Park and Southampton: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Public and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey in Bitterne Park
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before booking builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
What to avoid
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Asbestos survey near Bitterne Park
If a building in Bitterne Park dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Whether it’s pre-work surveys for trades and public and community buildings, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and pipe lagging.
In places like Bitterne Park, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Bitterne Park
What else we do in Bitterne Park
Surveying buildings in Bitterne Park
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Bitterne Park, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Bitterne Park is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
Altering an older house in Bitterne Park, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. If you manage lettings around Bitterne station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. The sea is within about 3 miles of Bitterne Park, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Wherever your property is in SO18, SO17 and SO19, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road; we cover every one. You will find Bitterne Park on the A3024, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Bitterne Park we cover include Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne Park include Bitterne Park Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Bitterne Park School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Bitterne Park Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Bitterne Park: your questions answered
Do you cover Bitterne Park and the area around Bitterne station?
Yes, we cover Bitterne Park and the area towards Bitterne station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
How far is Bitterne Park from London?
Bitterne Park is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Bitterne Park?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Is a survey needed before building work in Bitterne Park?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What affects the price in Bitterne Park
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The size and age of the building
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How easy it is to reach
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Which option is right?
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Practical recommendations
- The right survey for your plans
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Bitterne Park, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Bitterne Park, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note