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Asbestos Surveys in Shirley, Southampton
Found something that might be asbestos in Shirley? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Shirley
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Recommendations in plain English
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
About our asbestos survey in Shirley
What you’re planning in Shirley decides the survey: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We’ll match the survey to the plan. Common materials are pipe lagging, water tanks and textured ceilings, and people usually contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Shirley has a mix of older and newer homes, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Shirley
How far is Shirley from London?
We cover Shirley, about 70 miles from central London.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Shirley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you cover Shirley?
Yes, we do: Shirley is within the area we cover in Southampton. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Typical surveys in Shirley
The danger normally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
Typical jobs in Shirley include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Community buildings and halls
Got an older property in Shirley, close to Shirley Parish Church or further out? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope, in writing
Towns and villages near Shirley
More for properties in Shirley
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveying buildings in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Shirley as part of Southampton, for surveys of every size. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Non-domestic buildings, Wordsworth Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you manage lettings around Millbrook (Hants) station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Shirley, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. The sea is within about 3 miles of Shirley; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over SO15, SO16 and SO17. Local streets include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A3057, Shirley is easy for us to reach. We also carry out surveys in Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shirley includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Shirley include Regents Park Community College (under half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
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.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site