Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in North Waltham
Asbestos survey across North Waltham and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey near North Waltham
Asbestos survey near North Waltham
Any building in North Waltham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. We often deal with garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and people normally contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
Village surveys around North Waltham can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- North Waltham (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in North Waltham
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
Also near North Waltham
What else we do in North Waltham
Common reasons for surveys in North Waltham
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
If you’re a landlord near Micheldever station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Surveying buildings in North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in North Waltham, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For a school like North Waltham Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Altering an older house in North Waltham, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Anywhere in RG25, we can help with an asbestos survey. Local streets include Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south)
Questions from North Waltham
Do you cover North Waltham and the area around Micheldever station?
Yes, we cover North Waltham and the area towards Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Could my house in North Waltham contain asbestos?
If your home in North Waltham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After we’ve finished:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in North Waltham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in North Waltham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Weighing up your options
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site