Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Kitwood
Any pre-2000 building in Kitwood may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos survey for Kitwood
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How asbestos survey works in Kitwood
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 Kitwood, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include pipe lagging, textured ceilings and flues, and typical jobs are pre-work surveys for trades and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Rural homes near Kitwood have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Records for your files
- Every main survey type
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
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 it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- How many outbuildings are included
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Altering an older house in Kitwood, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Before you book anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Kitwood questions
Do you cover Kitwood from London?
Kitwood is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Kitwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Kitwood?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Asbestos surveys in Kitwood: local notes
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Kitwood as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For a school like Four Marks Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Kitwood is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in SO24, an asbestos survey is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Kitwood includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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