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Asbestos Surveys in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Asbestos survey for properties in Portsmouth Point and Portsmouth: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Portsmouth Point
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Portsmouth Point were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Portsmouth Point, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Asbestos survey for Portsmouth Point properties
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Common materials are flues, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks, and typical jobs are contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and demolition and strip-out.
In Portsmouth Point, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in Portsmouth Point
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
Public buildings around Portsmouth Point, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
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How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Every main survey type
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Portsmouth Point
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
The process
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Portsmouth Point: your questions answered
Do you cover Portsmouth Point from London?
Portsmouth Point is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Portsmouth Point?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Surveys around Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Properties in Portsmouth Point range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Portsmouth Point is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school such as St Jude's CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. For rented homes close to Portsmouth Harbour station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Portsmouth Point is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO1, PO5 and PO12 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Portsmouth Point, we also cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Portsmouth Grammar School (less than half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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