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Asbestos Surveys in Havant, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Havant and across Hampshire: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Havant
About our asbestos survey in Havant
Our surveys in Havant cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. We often deal with floor tiles, garage roofs and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are the communal parts of blocks of flats and rented homes due for maintenance.
In a town like Havant, surveys are often for homes before renovation, rented property and local businesses, where earlier alterations may contain asbestos. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Havant (PO9, PO11, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
FAQs for Havant
Is asbestos common in Havant homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Havant and the area around Havant station?
Yes, we cover Havant and the area towards Havant station, about 0.6 miles south.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What we deal with in Havant
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Schools such as Trosnant Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you’ll receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- How much sampling is needed
- The survey type
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Havant buildings and asbestos surveys
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cover Havant as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you have an older property in Havant, near St Francis or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts. For rented homes close to Havant station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Havant is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO9, PO11 and PO7. We can help with surveys on streets such as Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or the roads around them, wherever it is in Havant. You’ll find Havant on the A27 and A3(M), so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Havant include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (within half a mile south)
- Churches close by include St Albans Church (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you manage or own a block in Havant, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Options to consider in Havant
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note