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Asbestos Surveys in Durley, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Durley: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shops, offices and industrial units
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Asbestos survey near Durley
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Durley, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is typically the starting point. From purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition projects, we cover garage roofs, soffits and floor tiles.
In a village like Durley, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Durley (SO32)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. 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. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size of the job
- The type of survey you need
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
Send us the address in Durley, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- 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 before booking.
Materials in Durley
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Durley questions
How far is Durley from London?
Durley is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Durley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Typical surveys in Durley
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you manage lettings around Hedge End station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Duty holders and landlords in Durley
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Durley, 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 your business premises in Durley were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Surveys around Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Durley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Durley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For a school like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Planning work on an older building in Durley, whether near Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
For surveys in SO32, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
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The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site