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Asbestos Surveys in Harefield, Southampton
Looking for an asbestos survey in Harefield? We work across Harefield and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
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Asbestos survey near Harefield
Managing agents and landlords in Harefield use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. From community buildings and halls and demolition and strip-out, we cover textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs and more.
In towns and villages like Harefield, surveys normally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Harefield
How far is Harefield from London?
We cover Harefield, about 67 miles from central London.
Do you work near Bitterne station?
Yes, we cover Harefield and the area towards Bitterne station, about 1.5 miles west.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Surveys around Harefield
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Harefield as part of Southampton, for surveys of every size. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Got an older property in Harefield, close to Church of St James or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you let flats or houses near Bitterne station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. The sea is within about 3 miles of Harefield; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in SO18, SO19 and SO30 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Harefield sits on or near the A334, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Harefield, we also cover Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Harefield has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). The countryside around Harefield includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Woodlands Community College (less than half a mile east) and The Gregg School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south-west)
After the job
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Going forward:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before booking builders
Things not to do
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Common reasons for surveys in Harefield
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
In older properties, we often see:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
Non-domestic buildings, Harefield Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What the report or result will contain
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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. Our guide explains which you need. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Accredited laboratory results
- The right survey for your plans
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Harefield, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
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How we work
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. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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