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Asbestos Survey in Farlington
Asbestos survey across Farlington and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey near Farlington
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Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How asbestos survey works in Farlington
Our surveys in Farlington cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Whether it’s the communal parts of blocks of flats and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and flues and more.
In areas like Farlington, surveys normally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Farlington: local notes
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For surveys in Farlington, tell us about parking and access. Farlington is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our area stretches from Farlington to Southampton (17 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Cosham station, share asbestos information with trades before work. A school such as Solent Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Farlington is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in PO6, PO9 and PO7, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road, wherever it is in Farlington. For properties just outside Farlington, we cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Farlington include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include New Inn (0.7 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
What affects the price in Farlington
We base our quote on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- How big the building is
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- The access route
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
After the job
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Farlington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Places near Farlington
Common questions in Farlington
Is asbestos common in Farlington homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Farlington can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Farlington and the area around Cosham station?
Yes. Cosham station is about 1.5 miles west of Farlington, and we cover both.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Farlington?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Farlington?
That depends on what you’re planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we will advise.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is a survey needed before building work in Farlington?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Do you work in Farlington?
Yes, we do: Farlington is within the area we cover in Portsmouth. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Read more
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site