Hampshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Yateley
Asbestos survey in Yateley: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey in Yateley
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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How asbestos survey works in Yateley
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Yateley, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, involving garage roofs, soffits and water tanks.
Older shops and offices in Yateley need asbestos management, while homes in the surrounding streets typically need a survey before building work. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Yateley (GU46)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Yateley
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
It is not 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.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
For rented homes close to Sandhurst station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
FAQs for Yateley
How far is Yateley from London?
We cover Yateley, about 34 miles from central London.
Can you survey a school or hall near Yateley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
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.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Surveys around Yateley
Yateley is about 4 miles north-west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. If your survey is in Yateley, let us know about access when you get in touch. Yateley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Yateley to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Yateley School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Planning work on an older building in Yateley, whether near Church of St Peter or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over GU46. Whether your property is on Hall Lane, Calcott Park and Wistaria Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the B3272 close by, Yateley is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Yateley, we cover Darby Green (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile north-west), Little Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Minley (2 miles south) and Eversley Centre (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (4 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south-west) and Tadley (13 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (3.6 miles east) and Pinewood Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Horseshoe Lake and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Cranford Park Primary (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Dog & Partridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Condition assessed for every material
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- 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