Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Twyford, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Twyford? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
Asbestos help in Twyford
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
How asbestos survey works in Twyford
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. People often contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and the communal parts of blocks of flats, including water tanks, garage roofs and flues.
Around a village like Twyford, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Twyford (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How big the building is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- How many outbuildings are included
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Twyford, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Twyford
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Going forward:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Options to consider in Twyford
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Practical recommendations
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Surveys around Twyford
Twyford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Twyford is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Twyford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Twyford to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Schools such as Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Planning work on an older building in Twyford, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Anywhere in SO21, we can help with an asbestos survey. We can help with surveys on streets such as High Street, Roman Road and The Crescent or the roads around them, wherever it is in Twyford. With the B3335 close by, Twyford is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Twyford, we also cover Shawford (1 mile north-west), South Down (1 mile west), Compton (1 mile west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.8 miles north) and The Gurkha Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Twyford include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Phoenix Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Twyford: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Twyford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Twyford contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Twyford?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
Is a survey needed before building work in Twyford?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Towns and villages near Twyford
What else we do in Twyford
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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