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Asbestos Surveys in Fyfield, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Fyfield? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey near Fyfield
Where asbestos turns up
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Public and community buildings
If you have an older property in Fyfield, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- What you’ll receive in writing
Asbestos survey in Fyfield
Planning building work in Fyfield? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From the communal parts of blocks of flats and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with soffits, garage roofs and floor tiles and more.
Village properties around Fyfield often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Fyfield (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Fyfield: local notes
Fyfield is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We work across Fyfield and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Fyfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For rented homes close to Grateley station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Surveys anywhere in SP11 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Fyfield Road, Grange Close and Duncan's Close, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Fyfield we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile south-east), Thruxton (1 mile south), East Cholderton (1 mile south), Weyhill (1 mile east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west) and Whitchurch (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Fyfield includes Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.6 miles south)
Towns and villages near Fyfield
More for properties in Fyfield
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Fyfield
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Fyfield
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 the duty to manage applies.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
What affects the price in Fyfield
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How big the building is
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Fyfield questions
Do you work near Grateley station?
Yes. Grateley station is about 3.7 miles south-west of Fyfield, and we cover both.
Could my house in Fyfield contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fyfield can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site