Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Knowle
Asbestos survey in Knowle, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition projects
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Knowle
What we deal with in Knowle
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Workplaces built before 2000
Planning work on an older building in Knowle, whether near Church of St Francis or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The number of samples
About our asbestos survey in Knowle
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 Knowle. Typical materials include soffits, water tanks and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and buying a property built before 2000.
Village houses like those in Knowle have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Knowle (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Knowle questions
Do you come out to small villages like Knowle?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Knowle from London?
Knowle is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
After we have finished in Knowle
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Knowle, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The scope of an asbestos survey
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Practical recommendations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- The number of materials to sample
- What the material is and its state
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Asbestos surveys in Knowle: local notes
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Knowle is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Knowle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For rented homes close to Fareham station, share asbestos information with trades before work. A school such as Orchard Lea Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 5 miles of Knowle; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in PO17, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Knowle, we also cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Knowle includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note