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Asbestos Surveys in Portchester, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Portchester, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
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Asbestos survey in Portchester
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Portchester, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we cover flues, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging.
A survey in Portchester typically covers the house and its outbuildings, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Portchester (PO16, PO6, PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- The type of survey you need
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
For businesses and landlords in Portchester
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Portchester must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Portchester, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Asbestos surveys in Portchester: local notes
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover Portchester as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For a school like Castle Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Altering an older house in Portchester, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Portchester is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in PO16, PO6 and PO17 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Portchester, we cover Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Portchester include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portchester include Portchester Community School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cormorant pub (within half a mile south-east)
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
A few practical points:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
FAQs for Portchester
Do you work near Portchester station?
Yes. Portchester station is about 0.5 miles north-west of Portchester, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Portchester?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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.
Materials in Portchester
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
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How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note