Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Littleton, Hampshire
Buildings in Littleton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos help in Littleton
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos survey works in Littleton
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Littleton, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. People often contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and workplaces built before 2000, including garage roofs, flues and textured ceilings.
Rural homes near Littleton have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Littleton (SO22)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Littleton
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For surveys in Littleton, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Littleton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you are a landlord near Winchester station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Altering an older house in Littleton, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
For surveys in SO22, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Running Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many different materials need sampling
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Step by step
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Once we’re done:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Every main survey type
Common reasons for surveys in Littleton
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
For a school like Harestock Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Places near Littleton
Littleton questions
Is asbestos common in Littleton homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Littleton may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Littleton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you cover Littleton?
Yes, we do: Littleton is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Littleton, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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