Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Catherington
Worried about asbestos in Catherington? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Tiles found under carpet
Need asbestos testing in Catherington?
How asbestos testing works in Catherington
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. If you’re planning bigger work in Catherington, a survey of the areas affected is normally better, and we’ll tell you honestly which you need. People often contact us about Artex before downlights or rewiring and debris found after DIY, including textured ceilings, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
Village homes in places like Catherington often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Catherington (PO8)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Catherington properties and asbestos testing
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Catherington contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Catherington, a quick test before work is sensible. If you are a letting agent with homes near Rowlands Castle station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Catherington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. From Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
What happens next
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Tell us what work you’re planning
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Common questions in Catherington
Do you come out to small villages like Catherington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Catherington from London?
Catherington is about 56 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do I need more than one sample?
Typically one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you are testing.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What happens
Taking a sample is normally quick. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Also in Catherington
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
Your options compared
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site