Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Compton, Hampshire
Buildings in Compton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos sampling and testing.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos testing for Compton
Your questions about asbestos testing in Compton
Do you work near Shawford station?
Yes, we cover Compton and the area towards Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east.
Is asbestos common in Compton homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What happens if the test is positive?
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
About our asbestos testing in Compton
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Compton you are not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. From garage roofs before replacement and boiler cupboard panels, we deal with soffit boards, panels behind heaters and floor tiles and more.
In a village like Compton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Compton
How it works
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Compton, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Duty holders and landlords in Compton
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Looking after things afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Photos of the material help us plan
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Test before you book the builders, so there is no delay later.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much sampling is needed
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Compton properties and asbestos testing
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Compton as part of Hampshire, for tests of every size. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Compton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Compton, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. Parents and staff at schools such as Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
We handle tests in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Compton include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
The scope of asbestos testing
A few things to be aware of:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Your options compared
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear next steps
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site