Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Shootash, Hampshire
Buildings in Shootash built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Shootash
About our asbestos survey in Shootash
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Shootash must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is usually the starting point. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, flues and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
In a village like Shootash, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Shootash (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
Halls and leisure centres near Shootash fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
FAQs for Shootash
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Shootash?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Shootash and the area around Romsey station?
Yes. Romsey station is about 2.4 miles east of Shootash, and we cover both.
Do you cover Shootash?
Yes. We cover Shootash and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts usually need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Shootash, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Asbestos surveys in Shootash: local notes
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shootash contact us for surveys. Shootash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Embley among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. If you manage lettings around Romsey station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Anywhere in SO51, an asbestos survey is available. Neighbouring places we cover include The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shootash include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Also near Shootash
Other services in Shootash
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Condition assessed for every material
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How it works
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
What affects the price in Shootash
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The size and age of the building
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site