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Asbestos Surveys in Finkley, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Finkley and across Hampshire: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos help in Finkley
Asbestos survey for Finkley properties
If a building in Finkley dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and purchases of older homes and buildings, including textured ceilings, water tanks and garage roofs.
In a village like Finkley, 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. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Finkley (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Finkley
Do you come out to small villages like Finkley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Andover station?
Yes, we cover Finkley and the area towards Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Do you cover Finkley?
Yes, Finkley is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Typical surveys in Finkley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are some of the things we deal with in Finkley:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Finkley, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
The process
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- 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 is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Asbestos surveys in Finkley: local notes
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Finkley contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you are a landlord near Andover station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Surveys anywhere in SP11 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Finkley, we also cover Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Finkley include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How many samples are needed
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
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.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site