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Asbestos Survey in South Ham
Asbestos survey in South Ham and across Hampshire: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey in South Ham
Asbestos survey near South Ham
Buying an older property in South Ham? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Whether it’s community buildings and halls and purchases of older homes and buildings, we cover textured ceilings, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks.
Homes in places like South Ham range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in South Ham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in South Ham, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Asbestos surveys in South Ham: local notes
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Properties in South Ham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Planning work on an older building in South Ham, whether near Saint Peter's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Anywhere in RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can help with an asbestos survey. From Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Nearby places to South Ham
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A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Common reasons for surveys in South Ham
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition and strip-out
If you’re a landlord near Basingstoke station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How many samples are included
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
South Ham: your questions answered
Can you survey a school or hall near South Ham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover South Ham and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Step by step
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The type of material and its condition
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
What to avoid
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note