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Asbestos Surveys in Portsea, Portsmouth
Looking for an asbestos survey in Portsea? We work across Portsea and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos help in Portsea
Portsea buildings and asbestos surveys
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Portsea, just send the postcode. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Portsea to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Altering an older house in Portsea, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For rented homes close to Portsmouth Harbour station, share asbestos information with trades before work. The sea is within about 2 miles of Portsea; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Wherever your property is in PO1, PO12 and PO5, an asbestos survey is available. Whether your property is on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Portsea we cover include Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Portsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Ship & Castle pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
Asbestos survey in Portsea
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Portsea, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Common materials are pipe lagging, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people usually contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
In a smaller place like Portsea, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Which option is right?
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Keeping things safe:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Questions from Portsea
Could my house in Portsea contain asbestos?
Any home in Portsea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Portsea from London?
Portsea is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will the survey damage the property?
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.
Do you work in Portsea?
Yes, we do: our area includes Portsea and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site