Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Compton, Hampshire
Buildings in Compton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
Need an asbestos survey in Compton?
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How asbestos survey works in Compton
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Compton, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and soffits, and typical jobs are surveys requested by builders before work and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
Village properties around Compton often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Compton buildings and asbestos surveys
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We work across Compton and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Shawford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Got an older property in Compton, close to Church of All Saints or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Anywhere in SO21, an asbestos survey is available. Whether your property is on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Compton, we also cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Looking after things afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Keeping things safe:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
For businesses and landlords in Compton
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Compton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Other services in Compton
Questions from Compton
Do you work near Shawford station?
Yes. Shawford station is about 0.5 miles east of Compton, and we cover both.
Can you survey a school or hall near Compton?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What we deal with in Compton
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
For a school like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many samples are included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
Step by step
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note