Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Finkley Down
Buildings in Finkley Down built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in Finkley Down
Surveys around Finkley Down
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. In Finkley Down, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Andover station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
We carry out surveys all over SP11 and SP10 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
How asbestos survey works in Finkley Down
Any building in Finkley Down 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. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and schools, halls and community buildings, we deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and flues and more.
Village surveys around Finkley Down can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Finkley Down
Is asbestos common in Finkley Down homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Finkley Down?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Finkley Down?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Finkley Down
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Finkley Down
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition and strip-out
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Schools such as Vigo Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Before you book anyone
- How many samples are included
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
Nearby places to Finkley Down
Also in Finkley Down
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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