Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Cliddesden
Buildings in Cliddesden built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing in Cliddesden
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos testing for Cliddesden properties
If something has been damaged during work in Cliddesden, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical jobs include results builders ask for before work and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving soffit boards, panels behind heaters and black adhesive.
Rural properties near Cliddesden may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Cliddesden: local notes
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Cliddesden contact us for tests. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as Cliddesden Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If your home is one of the older properties in Cliddesden, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. That could mean a property on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or the roads around them, wherever it is in Cliddesden. Other places close to Cliddesden we cover include Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). The countryside around Cliddesden includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Cliddesden include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Cliddesden
Other services in Cliddesden
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
Typical jobs in Cliddesden include:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
If you are a letting agent with homes near Basingstoke station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The number of samples
- The report contents
Step by step
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos testing
The usual limits are:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of survey you need
- How many outbuildings are included
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Common questions in Cliddesden
Could my house in Cliddesden contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Cliddesden can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Cliddesden?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work in Cliddesden?
Yes, we do: our area includes Cliddesden and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Afterwards
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Duty holders and landlords in Cliddesden
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note