Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Broughton, Hampshire
Buildings in Broughton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Answers trades need before starting
Asbestos help in Broughton
How asbestos testing works in Broughton
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Broughton use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Common materials are floor tiles, black adhesive and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about garage roofs before replacement and porch canopies.
In a village like Broughton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Broughton (SO20)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Choosing the right option
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Each material’s condition recorded
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What we deal with in Broughton
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
- Answers trades need before starting
If you work at a school like Broughton Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you’ll receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
Testing materials in Broughton
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Broughton, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Broughton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Broughton to Southampton (14 miles away).
For an older property in Broughton, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. For properties just outside Broughton, we cover Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tally Ho Public House (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The type of survey you need
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common questions in Broughton
Do you work near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes. Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 4.3 miles south of Broughton, and we cover both.
How far is Broughton from London?
We cover Broughton, about 69 miles from central London.
Do I need more than one sample?
Typically one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you are testing.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
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. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Broughton
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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What else we do in Broughton
What happens next
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
After we have finished:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Don’ts
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site