Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Matchams, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Matchams? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Matchams
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
Asbestos survey in Matchams
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Matchams, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. People often contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and purchases of older homes and buildings, involving textured ceilings, soffits and floor tiles.
Around a village like Matchams, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Matchams (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Going forward:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Options to consider in Matchams
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Matchams
Matchams is in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Matchams, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Matchams is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Matchams to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Matchams, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in BH24, an asbestos survey is available. Your property could be on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Matchams, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Nearby places to Matchams
Other services in Matchams
Step by step
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size and age of the building
- The survey type
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Questions from Matchams
Could my house in Matchams contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Matchams can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Matchams?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you cover Matchams?
Yes, we do: our area includes Matchams and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site