Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Owslebury Bottom
Asbestos survey in Owslebury Bottom: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Owslebury Bottom
About our asbestos survey in Owslebury Bottom
If a building in Owslebury Bottom dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s demolition projects and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we cover flues, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs and more.
Around a village like Owslebury Bottom, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Owslebury Bottom
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
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Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Step by step
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Common reasons for surveys in Owslebury Bottom
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
These are some of the things we deal with in Owslebury Bottom:
- Demolition projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Altering an older house in Owslebury Bottom, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope, in writing
Questions from Owslebury Bottom
Do older homes in Owslebury Bottom have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in Owslebury Bottom?
Yes. We cover Owslebury Bottom and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
After the job
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
After we’ve finished:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Owslebury Bottom must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Owslebury Bottom buildings and asbestos surveys
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Owslebury Bottom, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For rented homes close to Shawford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. For a school like Owslebury Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
We cover surveys across the SO21 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note