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Asbestos Survey for Wickham Common
Looking for an asbestos survey in Wickham Common? We work across Wickham Common and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey in Wickham Common
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Wickham Common
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
Asbestos survey near Wickham Common
Planning building work in Wickham Common? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Whether it’s kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we cover garage roofs, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels and more.
In a village like Wickham Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Wickham Common, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
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What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Some practical advice:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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.
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
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FAQs for Wickham Common
Could my house in Wickham Common contain asbestos?
If your home in Wickham Common was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Wickham Common from London?
Wickham Common is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s generally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Material and condition
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Surveys around Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. In Wickham Common, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Wickham Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. If you are a landlord near Fareham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
We carry out surveys all over PO17 and the streets around it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane, wherever it is in Wickham Common. Close by, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Wickham Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site