Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Bursledon
Asbestos testing for properties in Bursledon and Hampshire: asbestos testing with written results, with written paperwork.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing near Bursledon
Asbestos testing in Bursledon
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Bursledon and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Whether it’s porch canopies and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, we deal with panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and flue pipes and more.
In a smaller place like Bursledon, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Bursledon (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
Also near Bursledon
Other services in Bursledon
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Testing materials in Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Bursledon, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
Schools such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If you are a letting agent with homes near Bursledon station, you can test a material while the property is empty. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. Bursledon is within about 2 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We cover tests across the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and School Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bursledon includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile north)
Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What happens next
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will usually be licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to the area
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The building’s size and layout
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
How it works
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Bursledon
Do you cover Bursledon from London?
We cover Bursledon, about 68 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Bursledon homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in Bursledon?
We do: Bursledon is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
How many samples will I need?
Usually one for each different material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We will recommend a number once we know more.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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