Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Anthill Common
Worried about asbestos in Anthill Common? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey near Anthill Common
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos survey for Anthill Common properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We will help you choose the right one for your survey in Anthill Common. We often deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are community buildings and halls and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
Village surveys around Anthill Common can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Duty holders and landlords in Anthill Common
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
For managing agents and freeholders in Anthill Common, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
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Anthill Common buildings and asbestos surveys
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Anthill Common as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Anthill Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Anthill Common to Southampton (13 miles away).
Altering an older house in Anthill Common, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
For surveys in PO7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Anthill Common we cover include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Anthill Common includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The number of materials to sample
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
FAQs for Anthill Common
Do you work near Portchester station?
Yes, we cover Anthill Common and the area towards Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south.
Is asbestos common in Anthill Common homes?
Any home in Anthill Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not typically sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts usually need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Common reasons for surveys in Anthill Common
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
For rented homes close to Portchester station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- The number of samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site