Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Old Alresford
Any pre-2000 building in Old Alresford may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Public and community buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
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What happens
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 those areas need to be empty. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- 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
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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About our asbestos survey in Old Alresford
Buying an older property in Old Alresford? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, involving boiler cupboard panels, pipe lagging and floor tiles.
Rural homes near Old Alresford have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Practical recommendations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Surveys around Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Old Alresford contact us for surveys. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Old Alresford to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Schools such as Perins School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
We handle surveys in every part of the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Old Alresford
Do you come out to small villages like Old Alresford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Old Alresford from London?
Old Alresford is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is a survey needed before building work in Old Alresford?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Old Alresford?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
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How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- The building’s size and layout
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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