Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Steep Marsh
Asbestos survey in Steep Marsh and across Hampshire: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey for Steep Marsh
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
About our asbestos survey in Steep Marsh
About to refurbish in Steep Marsh? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and garage roofs, and people normally contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and purchases of older homes and buildings.
In a village like Steep Marsh, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Why people call us in Steep Marsh
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Buying a property built before 2000
Non-domestic buildings, Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Before you book anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Towns and villages near Steep Marsh
More for properties in Steep Marsh
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Some practical advice:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
- Parking and access charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
FAQs for Steep Marsh
Is asbestos common in Steep Marsh homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Steep Marsh from London?
We cover Steep Marsh, about 49 miles from central London.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Surveying buildings in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Steep Marsh contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Steep Marsh to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you manage lettings around Petersfield station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. If you have an older property in Steep Marsh, near Church of All Saints or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in GU32, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Steep Marsh includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note