Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Survey for Wymering
Buildings in Wymering built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey near Wymering
Asbestos survey in Wymering
Buying an older property in Wymering? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. We often deal with textured ceilings, soffits and flues, and people typically contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and shops, offices and industrial units.
In areas like Wymering, surveys generally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Which option is right?
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Wymering
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Common questions in Wymering
Do you work near Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Wymering, including the streets around Cosham station.
Can you survey a school or hall near Wymering?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
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. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Where asbestos turns up
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Portsmouth can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Wymering, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
Wymering buildings and asbestos surveys
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We work across Wymering and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Wymering is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We work right across the region, from Wymering to Southampton (15 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Cosham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Medina Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Wymering is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across the PO6 and PO2 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Wymering. Main roads around Wymering include the A397, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wymering include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include UTC Portsmouth (1 mile south) and Springfield School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (less than half a mile east)
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site