Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Shawford
Looking for an asbestos survey in Shawford? We cover Shawford and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey for Shawford
Asbestos survey in Shawford
Our surveys in Shawford cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are floor tiles, pipe lagging and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Village properties around Shawford often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Common reasons for surveys in Shawford
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Hampshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
A school such as Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Questions to ask before booking
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size of the job
- How big the building is
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Weighing up your options
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, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Shawford buildings and asbestos surveys
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Properties in Shawford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Shawford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you are a landlord near Shawford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Altering an older house in Shawford, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
We cover surveys across SO21. Your property could be on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or the roads around them. We also carry out surveys in Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Shawford
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Shawford: your questions answered
Do older homes in Shawford have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shawford can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Shawford from London?
We cover Shawford, about 63 miles from central London.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings typically starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Places near Shawford
More for properties in Shawford
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note