Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Forton
Asbestos survey in Forton: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in Forton?
The scope of an asbestos survey
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Forton
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Asbestos survey in Forton
Planning building work in Forton? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From the communal parts of blocks of flats and workplaces built before 2000, we cover textured ceilings, water tanks and flues.
In a smaller place like Forton, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Forton
Can you survey a school or hall near Forton?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Could my house in Forton contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Forton can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Forton?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Typical surveys in Forton
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Planning work on an older building in Forton, whether near St John the Evangelist or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Surveying buildings in Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For surveys in Forton, tell us about parking and access. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Public buildings around Forton, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Schools such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Forton is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We cover surveys across the PO12 and PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Other places close to Forton we cover include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Forton includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (less than half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Choosing the right option
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, which is why surveying first tends to save money. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- The building’s size and layout
- How many outbuildings are included
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note