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Asbestos Surveys in Hawley, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Hawley? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Community buildings and halls
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Hawley
Options to consider in Hawley
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we quote and published price ranges.
How asbestos survey works in Hawley
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Hawley, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include garage roofs, floor tiles and soffits, and people normally contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Hawley, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Hawley (GU17)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
FAQs for Hawley
Is asbestos common in Hawley homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hawley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Hawley were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
For managing agents and freeholders in Hawley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Hawley buildings and asbestos surveys
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Hawley is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hawley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Blackwater station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Got an older property in Hawley, close to Holy Trinity Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
We handle surveys in every part of the GU17 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Hawley include the A30; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Mr Bumble pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
After the job
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.
After we have finished:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Also near Hawley
More for properties in Hawley
Materials we deal with
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.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
What affects the price in Hawley
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size and age of the building
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- 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