Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for The Hummicks
Asbestos survey in The Hummicks: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in The Hummicks
For businesses and landlords in The Hummicks
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in The Hummicks were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How asbestos survey works in The Hummicks
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. From surveys requested by builders before work and common parts of flats and HMOs, we cover floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging and more.
In a village like The Hummicks, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. The Hummicks is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in The Hummicks, whether near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as Beaulieu Village Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about a mile of The Hummicks, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in SO42, an asbestos survey is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
A few practical points:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Common reasons for surveys in The Hummicks
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
These are some of the things we deal with in The Hummicks:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you manage lettings around Beaulieu Road station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
The process
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- Parking and access charges
- How big the building is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
Towns and villages near The Hummicks
Also in The Hummicks
The Hummicks questions
Is asbestos common in The Hummicks homes?
If your home in The Hummicks was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover The Hummicks and the area around Beaulieu Road station?
Yes, we cover The Hummicks and the area towards Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
Do you survey commercial buildings in The Hummicks?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s generally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site