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Asbestos Surveys in Hillstreet, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Hillstreet: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Need an asbestos survey in Hillstreet?
Asbestos survey for Hillstreet properties
Not every older building in Hillstreet contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. Common materials are water tanks, floor tiles and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and schools, halls and community buildings.
Village properties around Hillstreet often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Hillstreet (SO40)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Hillstreet
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Hillstreet
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Recommendations in plain English
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Asbestos surveys in Hillstreet: local notes
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. Properties in Hillstreet range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Hillstreet is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Hillstreet to Southampton (6 miles away).
For rented homes close to Totton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Public buildings around Hillstreet, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Hillstreet is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Wherever your property is in SO40, an asbestos survey is available. Nearby, we also cover Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
FAQs for Hillstreet
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do older homes in Hillstreet have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hillstreet can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a survey needed before building work in Hillstreet?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Also near Hillstreet
What else we do in Hillstreet
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Why people call us in Hillstreet
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
Planning work on an older building in Hillstreet, whether near St Anne's or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The report contents
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many different materials need sampling
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
How we work
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what is not
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
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note