Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Worthy Down
Any pre-2000 building in Worthy Down may contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Schools, halls and community buildings
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How asbestos survey works in Worthy Down
If you’re buying a home or building in Worthy Down from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. From checks on rental property and demolition projects, we cover garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings and more.
Village properties around Worthy Down often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Worthy Down (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Worthy Down
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Altering an older house in Worthy Down, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Places near Worthy Down
What else we do in Worthy Down
Duty holders and landlords in Worthy Down
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
FAQs for Worthy Down
How far is Worthy Down from London?
Worthy Down is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Worthy Down?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Worthy Down?
We do: Worthy Down is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
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.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Worthy Down?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
After we have finished in Worthy Down
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The type of survey you need
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; 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 plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
The process
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Surveying buildings in Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For surveys in Worthy Down, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Worthy Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For a school like South Wonston Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. For rented homes close to Winchester station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Wherever your property is in SO21, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with surveys on streets such as Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive, wherever it is in Worthy Down. If your property is just outside Worthy Down, we also cover South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Worthy Down include Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Worthy Down include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note