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Asbestos Surveys in Soberton Heath, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Soberton Heath: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Soberton Heath
Asbestos survey for Soberton Heath properties
Our surveys in Soberton Heath cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical jobs include workplaces built before 2000 and schools, halls and community buildings, including flues, soffits and water tanks.
Around a village like Soberton Heath, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Soberton Heath (SO32, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Soberton Heath
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
Surveying buildings in Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For surveys in Soberton Heath, tell us about parking and access. Soberton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Altering an older house in Soberton Heath, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Surveys anywhere in SO32 and PO17 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Options to consider in Soberton Heath
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear next steps
- Covering London and the South East
See how we quote or the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Questions from Soberton Heath
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Soberton Heath?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Could my house in Soberton Heath contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Soberton Heath may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Is a survey needed before building work in Soberton Heath?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site