Wokingham · England
Asbestos Survey for Hare Hatch
Found something that might be asbestos in Hare Hatch? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in Hare Hatch
Duty holders and landlords in Hare Hatch
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
About our asbestos survey in Hare Hatch
Planning building work in Hare Hatch? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Whether it’s rented homes between tenancies and public and community buildings, we deal with garage roofs, pipe lagging and textured ceilings and more.
Around a village like Hare Hatch, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Hare Hatch
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveying buildings in Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We work across Hare Hatch and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 35 places across Wokingham. We work right across the region, from Hare Hatch to Reading (about 7 miles away).
For a school like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Planning work on an older building in Hare Hatch, whether near Church of St James or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, wherever it is in Hare Hatch. Nearby, we also cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hare Hatch includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
Questions from Hare Hatch
How far is Hare Hatch from London?
We cover Hare Hatch, about 32 miles from central London.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Hare Hatch?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
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.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, 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.
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
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Other services in Hare Hatch
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Common reasons for surveys in Hare Hatch
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you manage lettings around Wargrave station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site