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Asbestos Surveys in Swanwick, Hampshire
Asbestos survey in Swanwick and across Hampshire: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Swanwick
How asbestos survey works in Swanwick
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Swanwick. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. From checks on rental property and demolition and strip-out, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and textured ceilings and more.
In a village like Swanwick, 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.
- Location
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Schools such as Sarisbury Church of England Junior School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
After we’ve finished in Swanwick
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Swanwick: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Swanwick?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Swanwick and the area around Bursledon station?
Yes, we cover Swanwick and the area towards Bursledon station, about 0.8 miles west.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Swanwick, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If your business premises in Swanwick were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Options to consider in Swanwick
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Surveying buildings in Swanwick
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Properties in Swanwick range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Swanwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
For rented homes close to Bursledon station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Planning work on an older building in Swanwick, whether near Church of St Paul or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. The sea is within about 2 miles of Swanwick; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the SO31 and PO15 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Swanwick includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
Also near Swanwick
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site