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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Compton, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Compton may contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Results builders ask for before work
Get a quote for Compton
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
Asbestos testing in Compton
If something has been damaged during work in Compton, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical materials include black adhesive, floor tiles and flue pipes, and typical jobs are single materials in rented homes between tenancies and Artex before downlights or rewiring.
Rural properties near Compton may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Compton
Quotes vary because of:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many different materials need sampling
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Compton, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Testing around Compton
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Properties in Compton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as Compton C.E. Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Compton is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in RG20, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. For properties just outside Compton, we cover East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Compton includes Churn Hill.
- Local schools include The Downs School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear next steps
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
FAQs for Compton
Do you come out to small villages like Compton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Compton from London?
Compton is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you cover Compton?
We do: our area includes Compton and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you do air testing?
We don’t carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we will explain.
Why people call us in Compton
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
For older homes anywhere in Compton, from near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Whether VAT is included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- 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