Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Denvilles
Asbestos survey for properties in Denvilles and Hampshire: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey in Denvilles
Afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Keeping things safe:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
About our asbestos survey in Denvilles
What you’re planning in Denvilles decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will recommend the right one. Common materials are garage roofs, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels, and people generally contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and schools, halls and community buildings.
Homes in towns and villages like Denvilles range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Denvilles (PO9, PO10)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
The scope of an asbestos survey
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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FAQs for Denvilles
Can you survey a school or hall near Denvilles?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Denvilles and the area around Warblington station?
Yes. Warblington station is close to the centre of Denvilles, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
What we deal with in Denvilles
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Public and community buildings
Non-domestic buildings, Warblington School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
Weighing up your options
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you’re comparing like with like. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Denvilles
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Across London and the South East
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Denvilles buildings and asbestos surveys
Denvilles is about 1 mile south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Denvilles is within our Hampshire area, for surveys of every size. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Denvilles to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Altering an older house in Denvilles, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Warblington station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Denvilles is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We cover surveys across the PO9 and PO10 postcode area. From New Lane, Pook Lane and Elder Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Warblington (1 mile south), Havant (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile east), Langstone (1 mile south-west) and Leigh Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (10 miles north).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Denvilles include Fairfield Infant School (0.6 miles west)
- Churches close by include St Albans Church (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Six Bells pub (0.7 miles west)
What affects the price in Denvilles
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many samples are needed
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note