Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Survey for Southsea
Need an asbestos survey in Southsea? We cover Southsea and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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After we have finished in Southsea
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
How asbestos survey works in Southsea
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Southsea, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical materials include flues, textured ceilings and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are rented homes due for maintenance and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
In a town like Southsea, surveys are often for homes before renovation, rented property and local businesses, where earlier alterations may contain asbestos. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Common questions in Southsea
Do you cover Southsea and the area around Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 0.8 miles north of Southsea, and we cover both.
How far is Southsea from London?
Southsea is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is a survey needed before building work in Southsea?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Southsea
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Southsea
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Why people call us in Southsea
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Buying a property built before 2000
Got an older property in Southsea, close to St Margaret of Scotland or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
Surveying buildings in Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Homes, landlords and businesses in Southsea contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Craneswater Junior School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. For rented homes close to Fratton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Southsea is within about a mile of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO5, PO4 and PO1. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Southsea we cover include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
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What else we do in Southsea
- 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