Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Survey for Landport
Found something that might be asbestos in Landport? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey near Landport
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
How asbestos survey works in Landport
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical jobs include demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and checks on rental property, including flues, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
In Landport, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
For businesses and landlords in Landport
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Surveying buildings in Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. If your survey is in Landport, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Schools such as Ark Dickens Primary Academy are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you’re a landlord near Portsmouth & Southsea station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. The sea is within about 2 miles of Landport, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO1, PO2 and PO5 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road, wherever it is in Landport. Neighbouring places we cover include Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (within half a mile west). The countryside around Landport includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Painters Arms (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What affects the price in Landport
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How much sampling is needed
- The building’s size and layout
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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 will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Landport
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Landport
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
These are some of the things we deal with in Landport:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Community buildings and halls
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Got an older property in Landport, close to Church of All Saints or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report or result will contain
- The number of samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Landport
How far is Landport from London?
Landport is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Portsmouth & Southsea station?
Yes, we cover Landport, including the streets around Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
What else we do in Landport
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site