Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Colden Common
Asbestos testing in Colden Common: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing in Colden Common
Asbestos testing near Colden Common
A test is the right choice when you are worried about particular materials. For larger projects in Colden Common, a survey covers more, and we will tell you honestly which you need. Whether it’s floor tiles and black adhesive and garage roofs before replacement, we deal with textured ceilings, flue pipes and floor tiles.
Properties in Colden Common with outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Colden Common properties and asbestos testing
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Colden Common, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Colden Common to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If you let flats near Shawford station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Colden Common, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Anywhere in SO21 and SO50, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Colden Common include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Options to consider in Colden Common
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Accredited laboratory results
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Why people call us in Colden Common
The risk usually comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Results builders ask for before work
- A material damaged during DIY
Parents and staff at schools such as Colden Common Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many samples are included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
Looking after things afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally.
After we’ve finished:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Common questions in Colden Common
Could my house in Colden Common contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Colden Common can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Colden Common from London?
Colden Common is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you work in Colden Common?
Yes. We cover Colden Common and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Step by step
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Colden Common, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Also near Colden Common
Other services in Colden Common
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note