England
Asbestos Testing in Portsmouth
Covering 19 places across Portsmouth for asbestos testing, for houses, rented property and workplaces.
Need asbestos testing in Portsmouth?
Where we work in Portsmouth
Asbestos sampling and testing, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us the postcode for a quote.
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Asbestos testing in Portsmouth: what to expect
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. People often contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, involving garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and floor tiles.
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
What you will pay
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear next steps
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Near you in Portsmouth
Our work in Portsmouth takes us near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Also close by are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Asbestos testing across Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Portsmouth: If you live in an older house in Portsmouth, get suspect materials tested before you start. For properties on main roads such as the A3 and A27, let us know where we can park.
After the job
A positive result is not a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope, in writing
- What you will receive in writing
Why people call us in Portsmouth
Testing can show a material does not contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Questions from Portsmouth
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. We will recommend a number once we know more.
How do I know if a material in Portsmouth contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We sample it and have it analysed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
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- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note