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Asbestos Surveys in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Buildings in Ludgershall built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey in Ludgershall
Which option is right?
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Asbestos survey for Ludgershall properties
Managing agents and landlords in Ludgershall use surveys so trades know what to avoid. Typical materials include textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffits, and people generally contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and schools, halls and community buildings.
Ludgershall has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Ludgershall (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Ludgershall
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ludgershall, just send the postcode. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Ludgershall, whether near Church of St James or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Wherever your property is in SP11, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Ludgershall include the A342; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Ludgershall
For managing agents and freeholders in Ludgershall, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before booking, note that:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Places near Ludgershall
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Common reasons for surveys in Ludgershall
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Schools such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Questions from Ludgershall
Do you cover Ludgershall from London?
We cover Ludgershall, about 68 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Ludgershall have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Ludgershall may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Ludgershall?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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