Wokingham · England
Asbestos Surveys in Hurst, Wokingham
Buildings in Hurst built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
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Asbestos survey near Hurst
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical jobs include demolition projects and surveys requested by builders before work, including textured ceilings, flues and water tanks.
Around a village like Hurst, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Hurst (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Hurst
Quotes vary because of:
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How easy it is to reach
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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How we work
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Where asbestos turns up
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
Typical jobs in Hurst include:
- Community buildings and halls
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
If you let flats or houses near Twyford station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
Hurst questions
Do older homes in Hurst have asbestos?
If your home in Hurst was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Hurst from London?
We cover Hurst, about 33 miles from central London.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Surveying buildings in Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hurst is within our Wokingham area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
For a school like St Nicholas Church of England Primary, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in Hurst, close to Hurst Gospel Hall or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Surveys anywhere in RG10 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Schools near Hurst include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hurst must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site