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Asbestos Survey in Nursling
Asbestos survey across Nursling, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey in Nursling
Asbestos survey near Nursling
Managing agents and landlords in Nursling use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Common materials are pipe lagging, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and people normally contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
Homes in places like Nursling range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Nursling (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Nursling: your questions answered
Do older homes in Nursling have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Nursling can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near Nursling?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
How can I get a price?
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.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Nursling?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Is a survey needed before building work in Nursling?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. 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 survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Public and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Nursling, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Before you book anyone
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
Nursling buildings and asbestos surveys
Nursling is about 2 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Homes, landlords and businesses in Nursling contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Nursling is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Nursling are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. If you manage lettings around Redbridge station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Nursling is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Nursling is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Wherever your property is in SO16, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Station Road, Chambers Close and Cranmer Drive or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Hillyfields (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east), Maybush (1 mile south-east) and Coxford (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Nursling include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.5 miles east) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.9 miles north-west)
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Parking and access charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note