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Asbestos Testing in Bassett
Asbestos testing for Bassett: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boiler cupboard panels
Get a quote for Bassett
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos testing works in Bassett
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Bassett, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Whether it’s boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and answers trades need before starting, we deal with panels behind heaters, floor tiles and garage roof sheets.
Properties in Bassett with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A test or a full survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. For small jobs a test is often enough. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Every main survey type
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Bassett
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Bassett were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Testing around Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Properties in Bassett range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Bassett is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
For an older property in Bassett, whether near St Michael and All Angels Church or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you let flats near Swaythling station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The coast is within about 3 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Wherever your property is in SO16, SO17 and SO15, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
After we’ve finished:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What affects the price in Bassett
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
- The size and age of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
Questions from Bassett
Is asbestos common in Bassett homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Bassett and the area around Swaythling station?
Yes. Swaythling station is about 1.5 miles east of Bassett, and we cover both.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site