Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Anmore
Worried about asbestos in Anmore? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Answers trades need before starting
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffit boards
Asbestos testing for Anmore
Testing around Anmore
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In Anmore, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Anmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Anmore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For rented homes around Bedhampton station, testing before work avoids delays. If you work at a school like Denmead Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Anywhere in PO7, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with tests on streets such as Anmore Road and Soake Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Anmore includes St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Anmore include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Asbestos testing in Anmore
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. If you are planning bigger work in Anmore, a survey of the areas affected is usually better, and we will say which makes sense. Common materials are textured ceilings, black adhesive and garage roof sheets, and people normally contact us about Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
Rural properties near Anmore may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Anmore (PO7)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Anmore must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Anmore were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Weighing up your options
Air tests are not the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Anmore
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear next steps
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
Step by step
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Why people call us in Anmore
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These come up again and again:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Debris found after DIY
- Soffit boards
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
If you live in an older house in Anmore, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What the report or result will contain
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
After we have finished in Anmore
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
FAQs for Anmore
Do older homes in Anmore have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Anmore and the area around Bedhampton station?
Yes, we cover Anmore and the area towards Bedhampton station, about 4 miles south-east.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
The scope of asbestos testing
What’s in and what’s out:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site