Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Easton, Hampshire
Need an asbestos survey in Easton? We work across Easton and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Get a quote for Easton
How asbestos survey works in Easton
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Easton. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Common materials are water tanks, soffits and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and rented homes between tenancies.
Rural homes near Easton have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Easton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Your options compared
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Easton
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear written quotes
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many different materials need sampling
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
A few practical points:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- 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.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
Where asbestos turns up
The danger typically comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
For rented homes close to Winchester station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope, in writing
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Easton
Do you work near Winchester station?
Yes, we cover Easton and the area towards Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Do older homes in Easton have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Easton may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Easton?
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. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Easton buildings and asbestos surveys
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Easton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Easton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Easton to Southampton (13 miles away).
A school such as Peter Symonds College counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you have an older property in Easton, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
We handle surveys in every part of SO21. From Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Easton include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Easton
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Easton, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Easton, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site