Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Broughton, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Broughton? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
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About our asbestos survey in Broughton
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Broughton, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Whether it’s shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we deal with garage roofs, soffits and floor tiles and more.
In a village like Broughton, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Broughton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Which survey type fits your plans
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What happens next
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once we are done:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Broughton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Broughton buildings and asbestos surveys
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Broughton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Broughton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Got an older property in Broughton, close to Church of St Mary the Virgin or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. A school such as Broughton Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
For surveys in SO20, just send the postcode and a few photos. From High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Broughton we cover include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tally Ho Public House (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Broughton
Do you cover Broughton from London?
Broughton is about 69 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Broughton?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Step by step
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for surveys in Broughton
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes between tenancies
If you let flats or houses near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site