Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in East Wellow, Hampshire
Asbestos survey across East Wellow and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey in East Wellow
East Wellow: your questions answered
Do older homes in East Wellow have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in East Wellow can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like East Wellow?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
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.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
How asbestos survey works in East Wellow
About to refurbish in East Wellow? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include garage roofs, water tanks and soffits, and people usually contact us about community buildings and halls and shops, offices and industrial units.
In a village like East Wellow, 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. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in East Wellow
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Surveys around East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In East Wellow, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. East Wellow is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from East Wellow to Southampton (8 miles away).
A school such as Wellow School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around East Wellow are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 7 miles of East Wellow, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in SO51 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive, wherever it is in East Wellow. We also carry out surveys in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Copythorne Common.
- Schools near East Wellow include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
Common reasons for surveys in East Wellow
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Hampshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
For rented homes close to Romsey station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
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Choosing the right option
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Accredited laboratory results
- Recommendations in plain English
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site