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Asbestos Survey for Andwell
Any pre-2000 building in Andwell may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
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Asbestos survey near Andwell
The type of survey you need in Andwell depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will recommend the right one. From buying a property built before 2000 and rented homes due for maintenance, we cover boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and garage roofs.
Village surveys around Andwell can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Andwell (RG25, RG27, RG24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
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Which option is right?
A survey or a sample 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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
- Practical recommendations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Andwell, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Asbestos surveys in Andwell: local notes
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. We cover Andwell as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Andwell is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Hook station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
For surveys in RG25, RG27 and RG24, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Greywell Road and Canal Reach. If your property is just outside Andwell, we also cover Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
After the job
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.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
What we deal with in Andwell
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
If you have an older property in Andwell, near St Swithun's church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, 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.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Andwell
Do older homes in Andwell have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Andwell can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Hook station?
Yes, we cover Andwell and the area towards Hook station, about 2.4 miles east.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Andwell?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Andwell?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- The survey type
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note