Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in East Cholderton
Any pre-2000 building in East Cholderton may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
Asbestos help in East Cholderton
Asbestos survey for East Cholderton properties
If a building in East Cholderton dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical materials include soffits, boiler cupboard panels and flues, and people normally contact us about demolition and strip-out and rented homes between tenancies.
Rural homes near East Cholderton have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- East Cholderton (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Parking and access charges
- The survey type
- The building’s size and layout
- How many outbuildings are included
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Nearby places to East Cholderton
Other services in East Cholderton
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in East Cholderton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Surveying buildings in East Cholderton
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. East Cholderton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. East Cholderton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from East Cholderton to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a school like Amport 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. If you have an older property in East Cholderton, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Close by, we cover Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around East Cholderton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Typical surveys in East Cholderton
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Hampshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Community buildings and halls
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
If you manage lettings around Grateley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
Questions from East Cholderton
Do you survey schools and community buildings around East Cholderton?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Could my house in East Cholderton contain 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.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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