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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chilworth, Southampton

Buildings in Chilworth built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.

Floor tiles and black adhesive
Soffit boards
Answers trades need before starting

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Asbestos testing in Chilworth

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A closer look at the materials

Floor tiles and adhesive

Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.

Textured coatings

A small sample of the coating is enough.

How asbestos testing works in Chilworth

Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Chilworth use testing before small jobs: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. People often contact us about lab results for contractors before they start and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, involving soffit boards, flue pipes and floor tiles.

In a village like Chilworth, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.

A surveyor in a respirator kneeling to take a sample from a floor, with a sample bag beside him

Where: Chilworth (SO16)
County: Southampton
Covers: Samples analysed by an accredited lab
Afterwards: Written laboratory result
Quote: Quoted individually, in writing
Call: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

Can I do it myself?

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.

Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.

What’s included, and what isn’t

We are upfront about what’s included:

We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
Clearance testing is a separate, independent job

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we see

Soffit boards
Garage roof sheets
Pipe lagging
Bitumen adhesive
Flue pipes
Roof felt
Floor tiles
Artex and textured ceilings
Panels behind heaters
Water tanks

After the job

You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.

To avoid problems in future:

Photos of the material help us plan
Clear access to the area
Test everything you are worried about at once
File the result with your property paperwork

What to avoid

If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.

Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.

How we work

We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.

Describe the material and send a picture
You get a quote for the samples needed
Samples are taken with controls
The laboratory analyses the samples
You get the written result and our advice

How to prepare

Let us know if something’s broken
Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Warn neighbours if needed

How to get a quote

Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Tell us what you need

Artex and asbestos: what to do about a textured ceiling

Your questions about asbestos testing in Chilworth

Do you work near Swaythling station?

Yes. Swaythling station is about 1.9 miles south-east of Chilworth, and we cover both.

Do you cover small places like Chilworth?

We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.

Can you test Artex in Chilworth?

We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.

What if my house is newer?

Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.

How can I get a price?

Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.

Do you give written quotes?

Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.

Chilworth properties and asbestos testing

Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We cover Chilworth as part of Southampton, for tests of every size. Chilworth is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.

At a school like Cantell School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For older homes anywhere in Chilworth, from near Church of St Denys outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. Chilworth is within about 5 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.

Anywhere in SO16, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road, wherever it is in Chilworth. Close by, we cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).

Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.

Schools near Chilworth include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)

For landlords, agents and businesses

Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.

Options to consider in Chilworth

One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.

Why us?

Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Domestic and commercial work
Clear advice on your options
London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond

Read how we quote and our cost guide.

Typical tests in Chilworth

HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.

In older properties, we often see:

Textured ceilings before a renovation
Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
Floor tiles and black adhesive
Lab results for contractors before they start

For rented homes around Swaythling station, testing before work avoids delays.

Questions to ask before you book

Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Whether extra samples cost more
Which areas and materials are covered
That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory

Choosing an asbestos contractor