Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Locks Heath
Looking for an asbestos survey in Locks Heath? We work across Locks Heath and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Get a quote for Locks Heath
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Locks Heath
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
About our asbestos survey in Locks Heath
What you’re planning in Locks Heath decides the survey: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We’ll match the survey to the plan. People often contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and buying a property built before 2000, including water tanks, soffits and floor tiles.
In a smaller place like Locks Heath, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Also near Locks Heath
Also in Locks Heath
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Locks Heath, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Locks Heath
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Surveys around Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Locks Heath is within our Hampshire area, for surveys of every size. Locks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
A school such as Park Gate Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you have an older property in Locks Heath, near St John or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. The sea is within about 2 miles of Locks Heath, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across the SO31, PO14 and PO15 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close; we cover every one. We also carry out surveys in Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Locks Heath includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The survey type
- Access to the area
- How much sampling is needed
- Travel and parking
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Locks Heath
Could my house in Locks Heath contain asbestos?
Any home in Locks Heath 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 survey schools and community buildings around Locks Heath?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
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 survey needed before building work in Locks Heath?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site