Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Grateley
Asbestos survey in Grateley and across Hampshire: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey in Grateley
Asbestos survey in Grateley
For landlords and managing agents in Grateley, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. From managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and rented homes due for maintenance, we cover soffits, water tanks and garage roofs and more.
In a village like Grateley, 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. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Grateley (SP11)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Grateley buildings and asbestos surveys
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Properties in Grateley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Grateley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Grateley to Southampton (20 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Grateley, whether near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you manage lettings around Grateley station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Wherever your property is in SP11, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Grateley includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What else we do in Grateley
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Grateley
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How many different materials need sampling
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Questions from Grateley
Is asbestos common in Grateley homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Grateley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Typical surveys in Grateley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Planned refurbishment work
Schools such as Grateley Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether extra samples cost more
- VAT, clearly stated
- 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