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Asbestos Surveys in Lower Upham, Hampshire
Need an asbestos survey in Lower Upham? We work across Lower Upham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey for Lower Upham
Asbestos survey near Lower Upham
If you are buying a home or building in Lower Upham from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Common materials are textured ceilings, garage roofs and flues, and typical jobs are rented homes due for maintenance and surveys requested by builders before work.
Village properties around Lower Upham often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Lower Upham
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you let flats or houses near Hedge End station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you will receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Towns and villages near Lower Upham
Also in Lower Upham
Lower Upham: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Lower Upham homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Lower Upham can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Lower Upham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Lower Upham buildings and asbestos surveys
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Lower Upham is within our Hampshire area, for surveys of every size. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Schools such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Got an older property in Lower Upham, close to Church of St Mary or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Lower Upham, we cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Going forward:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Your options compared
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Lower Upham
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- How many different materials need sampling
- The building’s size and layout
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site