Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Warborne
Asbestos survey in Warborne: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
Get a quote for Warborne
Typical surveys in Warborne
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
In older properties, we often see:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Community buildings and halls
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Got an older property in Warborne, close to Saint Nicholas Chapel or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Before you book anyone
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
Asbestos survey in Warborne
About to refurbish in Warborne? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Common materials are pipe lagging, water tanks and floor tiles, and people generally contact us about demolition and strip-out and checks on rental property.
Village houses like those in Warborne have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Warborne (SO41)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
After we have finished in Warborne
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Your options compared
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
- Every main survey type
- Clear next steps
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Warborne buildings and asbestos surveys
Warborne is about 1 mile north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Warborne as part of Hampshire, for surveys of every size. Warborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Warborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Southlands School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. For rented homes close to Lymington Town station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Warborne is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Warborne is within about 2 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in SO41 start with the postcode and some photos. Nearby, we also cover Pilley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile north-west), Portmore (1 mile east), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east) and Bull Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Warborne include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north) and Priestlands School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-east)
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
For a quote, 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.
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What affects the price in Warborne
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey type
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Warborne: your questions answered
Do you work near Lymington Town station?
Yes, we cover Warborne and the area towards Lymington Town station, about 1 mile south.
Can you survey a school or hall near Warborne?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings typically starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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