Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Townsend
Asbestos survey in Townsend: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos help in Townsend
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After we’ve finished:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
How asbestos survey works in Townsend
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Townsend. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. People often contact us about public and community buildings and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, involving garage roofs, flues and pipe lagging.
Village surveys around Townsend can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Townsend (RG26)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear next steps
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What we deal with in Townsend
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
A school such as The Hurst School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Nearby places to Townsend
Other services in Townsend
The process
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
Surveys around Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Townsend contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Townsend to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Townsend, whether near Church of St Catherine or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near Midgham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
For surveys in RG26, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Townsend, we cover Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
Townsend questions
Do you work near Midgham station?
Yes. Midgham station is about 4.9 miles north of Townsend, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Townsend 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.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
For businesses and landlords in Townsend
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note