Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Botley, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Botley: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
Need an asbestos survey in Botley?
Asbestos survey for Botley properties
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. People often contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and demolition and strip-out, including flues, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels.
In Botley, 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 tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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What we deal with in Botley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
These come up again and again:
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Checks on rental property
A school such as Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The number of samples
- The report contents
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- How many outbuildings are included
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Nearby places to Botley
What else we do in Botley
Duty holders and landlords in Botley
If you run a business from older premises in Botley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After we’ve finished:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Botley buildings and asbestos surveys
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Botley, just send the postcode. Botley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
Got an older property in Botley, close to Church of All Saints or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For rented homes close to Botley station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Botley is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in SO30 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close. You will find Botley on the A334, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Botley, we cover Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the materials
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.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Common questions in Botley
How far is Botley from London?
We cover Botley, about 65 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Botley have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note