Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Andover
Asbestos testing in Andover and across Hampshire: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
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Asbestos testing in Andover
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that is what we arrange in Andover. People often contact us about single materials in rented homes between tenancies and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, including panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets.
Homeowners in areas like Andover often test before a kitchen, bathroom or ceiling job. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Andover (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Andover
- Condition assessed for every material
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Keeping things safe:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Photos of the material help us plan
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Make the area easy to reach
Avoid these
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Where asbestos turns up
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
If you work at a school like St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
The scope of asbestos testing
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Andover
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of survey you need
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Duty holders and landlords in Andover
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What happens
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Testing materials in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Properties in Andover range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Andover to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you live in an older house in Andover, test any suspect materials before renovation. For properties on main roads such as the A303 and A342, let us know where we can park.
For tests in SP10 and SP11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road; we cover every one. Andover is on the A303 and A342, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Andover
Do you cover Andover from London?
We cover Andover, about 63 miles from central London.
Do you cover Andover and the area around Andover station?
Yes, we cover Andover and the area towards Andover station, about 0.5 miles west.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
How do I get a quote?
Just 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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site