Southampton · England
Asbestos Survey for Highfield
Need an asbestos survey in Highfield? We work across Highfield and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Highfield
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
How asbestos survey works in Highfield
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Highfield, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical jobs include kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and purchases of older homes and buildings, involving flues, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
In Highfield, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Highfield
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
For rented homes close to St Denys station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope, in writing
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Your options compared
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. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Recommendations in plain English
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Highfield
If you manage or own a block in Highfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Step by step
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. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
The scope of an asbestos survey
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveys around Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your property is in Highfield, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Highfield is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
Altering an older house in Highfield, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, Highfield Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Highfield 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 SO17, SO16 and SO14. Your property could be on Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue, wherever it is in Highfield. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Highfield, we cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Common questions in Highfield
Is asbestos common in Highfield homes?
Any home in Highfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near St Denys station?
Yes, we cover Highfield and the area towards St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Nearby places to Highfield
How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey type
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
Send us the address in Highfield, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site