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Asbestos Survey for Winchester
Asbestos survey across Winchester and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
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Asbestos survey for Winchester properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Winchester, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is typically the starting point. From checks on rental property and demolition projects, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and water tanks and more.
Across Winchester, surveys range from single houses before a kitchen refit to commercial units before a fit-out. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
A school such as St Bede Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
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After we have finished in Winchester
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After we have finished:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Winchester
Can you survey a school or hall near Winchester?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Winchester station?
Yes. Winchester station is about 0.6 miles north of Winchester, and we cover both.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
DIY and asbestos
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 affects the price in Winchester
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey type
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- The size and age of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Step by step
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Surveying buildings in Winchester
Winchester is in Hampshire. Winchester is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Got an older property in Winchester, close to St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Winchester station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Anywhere in SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21, an asbestos survey is available. From The Square, Market Street and Market Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Winchester on the A31 and A32, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Winchester is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Winchester includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a 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. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note