Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Keyhaven
Asbestos survey across Keyhaven, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey for Keyhaven
Asbestos survey for Keyhaven properties
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in Keyhaven. Typical materials include water tanks, textured ceilings and soffits, and typical jobs are refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition and strip-out.
Village properties around Keyhaven often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Surveys around Keyhaven
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Keyhaven, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Keyhaven, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Non-domestic buildings, Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Keyhaven is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. The sea is within about 3 miles of Keyhaven; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in SO41, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with surveys on streets such as New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane. For properties just outside Keyhaven, we cover Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Towns and villages near Keyhaven
What else we do in Keyhaven
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
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 to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What we deal with in Keyhaven
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
These are some of the things we deal with in Keyhaven:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
If you let flats or houses near Lymington Town station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The number of samples
- The scope, in writing
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After we’ve finished:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Common questions in Keyhaven
Do you cover small places like Keyhaven?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Keyhaven have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts typically need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Your options compared
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site