Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Langstone
Asbestos survey for Langstone: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Buying a property built before 2000
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How asbestos survey works in Langstone
About to refurbish in Langstone? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. People often contact us about rented homes between tenancies and shops, offices and industrial units, involving water tanks, soffits and textured ceilings.
Around a village like Langstone, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Langstone (PO9, PO11)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Langstone, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
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Looking after things afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Langstone buildings and asbestos surveys
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Langstone has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Langstone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Got an older property in Langstone, close to Saint Nicholas' Chapel or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. A school such as Bosmere Junior 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. Langstone is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in PO9 and PO11 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. You’ll find Langstone on the A3023, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Langstone, we also cover Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Langstone include Warblington School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Recommendations in plain English
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Langstone questions
Could my house in Langstone contain asbestos?
Any home in Langstone built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Langstone and the area around Havant station?
Yes. Havant station is about 1.1 miles north of Langstone, and we cover both.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Langstone?
That depends on what you’re planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Common reasons for surveys in Langstone
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
If you manage lettings around Havant station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The number of samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site