Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Whiteley
Asbestos survey across Whiteley and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos help in Whiteley
How asbestos survey works in Whiteley
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Whiteley, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Whether it’s rented homes between tenancies and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we cover textured ceilings, pipe lagging and garage roofs and more.
In Whiteley, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Whiteley (PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Whiteley buildings and asbestos surveys
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Properties in Whiteley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Whiteley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Schools such as Whiteley Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you have an older property in Whiteley, near St Margaret Mary or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. The sea is within about 3 miles of Whiteley, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in PO15, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Whiteley includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Whiteley
What else we do in Whiteley
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote or published price ranges.
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Typical surveys in Whiteley
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That’s why so many buildings in Hampshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
For rented homes close to Swanwick station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Whiteley
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size of the job
- The size and age of the building
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
After the job
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Whiteley
Can you survey a school or hall near Whiteley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do older homes in Whiteley have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Whiteley may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a survey needed before building work in Whiteley?
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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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