Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Owslebury
Any pre-2000 building in Owslebury may contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey near Owslebury
Asbestos survey near Owslebury
If a building in Owslebury 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. From planned refurbishment work and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we cover boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and flues.
Village surveys around Owslebury can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Owslebury (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
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.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Places near Owslebury
What else we do in Owslebury
Common questions in Owslebury
Is asbestos common in Owslebury homes?
If your home in Owslebury was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Owslebury from London?
We cover Owslebury, about 61 miles from central London.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Owslebury?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Where asbestos turns up
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
These come up again and again:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
A school such as Owslebury Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Owslebury buildings and asbestos surveys
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Properties in Owslebury range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Altering an older house in Owslebury, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you manage lettings around Shawford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t 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 plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
How we work
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Owslebury
If you run a business from older premises in Owslebury, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Owslebury
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
- 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