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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Asbestos testing in Chilworth Old Village: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos testing for Chilworth Old Village
About our asbestos testing in Chilworth Old Village
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Chilworth Old Village use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Common materials are black adhesive, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are lab results for contractors before they start and one-off checks in rented property.
Village homes in places like Chilworth Old Village often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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What affects the price in Chilworth Old Village
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
How many samples? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
- Clear next steps
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Testing around Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Homes, landlords and businesses in Chilworth Old Village contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
At a school like North Baddesley Junior School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For rented homes around Chandlers Ford station, testing before work avoids delays. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Wherever your property is in SO16, asbestos testing is available. Other places close to Chilworth Old Village we cover include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Chilworth Old Village include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Chilworth Old Village
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chilworth Old Village must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Chilworth Old Village were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Chilworth Old Village
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
What we deal with in Chilworth Old Village
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Panels behind old heaters
- Porch canopies
- Something broken during building work
For an older property in Chilworth Old Village, whether near Church of St Denys or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
After the job
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Chilworth Old Village questions
Do you work near Chandlers Ford station?
Yes, we cover Chilworth Old Village and the area towards Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east.
Do you come out to small villages like Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We take the sample safely and send it to an accredited lab.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do you do air testing?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we will explain.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
Towns and villages near Chilworth Old Village
More for properties in Chilworth Old Village
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site