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Asbestos Surveys in Kingston, Portsmouth
Asbestos survey across Kingston, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in Kingston
How asbestos survey works in Kingston
Not every older building in Kingston contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. Common materials are garage roofs, water tanks and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and demolition and strip-out.
In places like Kingston, surveys generally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
More for properties in Kingston
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What happens next
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Why people call us in Kingston
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition projects
- Public and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you are a landlord near Fratton station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- What the report or result will contain
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
- Every main survey type
- Practical recommendations
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What affects the price in Kingston
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos surveys in Kingston: local notes
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Kingston, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Kingston is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you have an older property in Kingston, near Church of St Cuthbert or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. A school such as Miltoncross Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. The sea is within about 2 miles of Kingston; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in PO1, PO3 and PO4, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, wherever it is in Kingston. With the A288 close by, Kingston is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Kingston, we cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingston include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Kingston include Langstone Infant School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Graham Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Kingston: your questions answered
Do you cover Kingston from London?
We cover Kingston, about 64 miles from central London.
Do you cover Kingston and the area around Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 0.5 miles south-west of Kingston, and we cover both.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s generally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site