Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Criddlestyle
Found something that might be asbestos in Criddlestyle? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey in Criddlestyle
Asbestos survey in Criddlestyle
Any building in Criddlestyle built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Whether it’s shops, offices and industrial units and common parts of flats and HMOs, we cover water tanks, garage roofs and soffits.
Around a village like Criddlestyle, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Criddlestyle (SP6)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Criddlestyle: local notes
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. In Criddlestyle, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Criddlestyle to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Schools such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Criddlestyle, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in SP6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Criddlestyle we cover include Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Criddlestyle includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
Also in Criddlestyle
Common reasons for surveys in Criddlestyle
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.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Public and community buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
Got an older property in Criddlestyle, close to St Giles or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Keeping things safe:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
What it might be made of
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Duty holders and landlords in Criddlestyle
If your business premises in Criddlestyle were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Criddlestyle, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Common questions in Criddlestyle
Do you come out to small villages like Criddlestyle?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Criddlestyle?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What affects the price in Criddlestyle
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Options to consider in Criddlestyle
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Condition assessed for every material
- Across London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Criddlestyle
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site