Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Survey for Paulsgrove
Found something that might be asbestos in Paulsgrove? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey in Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove: your questions answered
How far is Paulsgrove from London?
Paulsgrove is about 62 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Paulsgrove?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Is a survey needed before building work in Paulsgrove?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
About our asbestos survey in Paulsgrove
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. People often contact us about planned refurbishment work and shops, offices and industrial units, including water tanks, garage roofs and pipe lagging.
In places like Paulsgrove, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The building’s size and layout
- Access to the area
- How much sampling is needed
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
For businesses and landlords in Paulsgrove
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you manage or own a block in Paulsgrove, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Where asbestos turns up
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Portsmouth can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These come up again and again:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
For a school like Beacon View Primary Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The report contents
- Whether VAT is included
Options to consider in Paulsgrove
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Practical recommendations
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Every main survey type
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
Surveying buildings in Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For surveys in Paulsgrove, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Paulsgrove, whether near St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you are a landlord near Cosham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. The sea is within about 5 miles of Paulsgrove, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO6 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road. Paulsgrove is on the M27 and A27, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paulsgrove include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
Places near Paulsgrove
What else we do in Paulsgrove
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site