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Asbestos Survey for Upper Farringdon
Asbestos survey in Upper Farringdon and across Hampshire: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey in Upper Farringdon
Upper Farringdon questions
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Upper Farringdon from London?
We cover Upper Farringdon, about 47 miles from central London.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is a survey needed before building work in Upper Farringdon?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
How asbestos survey works in Upper Farringdon
Our surveys in Upper Farringdon cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are textured ceilings, water tanks and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Around a village like Upper Farringdon, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Upper Farringdon
What else we do in Upper Farringdon
Typical surveys in Upper Farringdon
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
If you let flats or houses near Alton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- The scope, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Upper Farringdon
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Which option is right?
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much sampling is needed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
How it works
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Surveying buildings in Upper Farringdon
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Upper Farringdon, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Upper Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Got an older property in Upper Farringdon, close to Church of All Saints or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Upper Farringdon, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in GU34 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Upper Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Upper Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Rose and Crown Inn (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site