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Asbestos Testing for Bashley
Asbestos testing in Bashley and across Hampshire: laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing near Bashley
Asbestos testing for Bashley properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about porch canopies and floor tiles and black adhesive, involving panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
In a village like Bashley, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Bashley (BH25)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Bashley
Bashley is in Hampshire. We work across Bashley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Bashley to Southampton (15 miles away).
Schools such as Ballard School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For rented homes around New Milton station, testing before work avoids delays. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 6 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Wherever your property is in BH25, asbestos testing is available. From St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Bashley we cover include Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Bashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Bashley include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
How it works
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Things not to do
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Options to consider in Bashley
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. 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
- Clear next steps
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage roofs before replacement
If your home is one of the older properties in Bashley, near St John or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- VAT, clearly stated
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Bashley
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
FAQs for Bashley
Do older homes in Bashley have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Bashley may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near New Milton station?
Yes, we cover Bashley and the area towards New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Bashley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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