Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Viables
Asbestos survey across Viables, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Viables
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
About our asbestos survey in Viables
The point of a survey is more than a list. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with. Typical jobs include buying a property built before 2000 and demolition and strip-out, involving textured ceilings, flues and pipe lagging.
In Viables, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Viables (RG21, RG22, RG25)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Viables
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Viables were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Viables buildings and asbestos surveys
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Viables has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Viables is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Viables to Reading (15 miles away).
Schools such as St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. If you have an older property in Viables, near Church of All Saints or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over the RG21, RG22 and RG25 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road. Nearby, we also cover Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Viables includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (less than half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What we deal with in Viables
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
For rented homes close to Basingstoke station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope, in writing
Weighing up your options
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Every main survey type
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Viables
Viables questions
Is asbestos common in Viables homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Viables may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Basingstoke station?
Yes, we cover Viables and the area towards Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
What affects the price in Viables
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey scope
- Which survey type fits your plans
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site