Southampton · England
Asbestos Survey for Sholing
Asbestos survey in Sholing: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
Get a quote for Sholing
Asbestos survey near Sholing
About to refurbish in Sholing? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From planned refurbishment work and demolition and strip-out, we deal with garage roofs, soffits and pipe lagging and more.
In Sholing, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Sholing (SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Also near Sholing
Surveys around Sholing
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Sholing has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Sholing is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
A school such as St Monica Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts. For rented homes close to Sholing station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Sholing, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 2 miles of Sholing, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of Southampton takes in SO19, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road or a nearby road, we can help. Sholing sits on or near the A3025; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Sholing, we cover Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Sholing has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
A little further out are Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Sholing (under half a mile north) and Woolston School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (1 mile north)
Choosing the right option
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
What affects the price in Sholing
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- The building’s size and layout
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
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.
Going forward:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
For businesses and landlords in Sholing
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Sholing questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Sholing?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Sholing and the area around Sholing station?
Yes. Sholing station is about 0.5 miles south-west of Sholing, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site