Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Durrants, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Durrants? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey for Durrants
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Asbestos survey near Durrants
Before you buy, build or let in Durrants, it helps to know what’s in the building. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and purchases of older homes and buildings, including floor tiles, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Durrants, 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. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Durrants (PO9)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Durrants
Other services in Durrants
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- 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
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Surveys around Durrants
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Durrants contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Durrants is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Durrants to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Schools such as Havant Academy are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Altering an older house in Durrants, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Durrants is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We carry out surveys all over PO9. From Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Durrants, we cover Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Durrants include Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Schools near Durrants include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Local churches include St Albans Church (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
Why people call us in Durrants
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you’re a landlord near Rowlands Castle station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How many samples are included
- The scope of the job, in writing
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Durrants
Do you cover Durrants from London?
Durrants is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Durrants and the area around Rowlands Castle station?
Yes. Rowlands Castle station is about 0.9 miles north-east of Durrants, and we cover both.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Weighing up your options
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Which survey type fits your plans
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note