Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Holbury
Need an asbestos survey in Holbury? We cover Holbury and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos help in Holbury
Asbestos survey for Holbury properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Holbury, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include water tanks, soffits and floor tiles, and typical jobs are kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and buying a property built before 2000.
In Holbury, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Holbury (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Holbury
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.
Could my house in Holbury contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Asbestos surveys in Holbury: local notes
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Holbury has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Altering an older house in Holbury, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. For rented homes close to Netley station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Holbury, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. The sea is within about 4 miles of Holbury, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. Streets in the area include Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Holbury, we also cover Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Typical surveys in Holbury
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
These come up again and again:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
Non-domestic buildings, Cadland Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you’ll receive in writing
After the job
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Duty holders and landlords in Holbury
For managing agents and freeholders in Holbury, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If your business premises in Holbury were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The number of materials to sample
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Holbury
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site