Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Curbridge, Hampshire
Need asbestos testing in Curbridge? We work across Curbridge and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Something broken during building work
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in Curbridge
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Curbridge, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Asbestos testing for Curbridge properties
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s panels behind old heaters and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, we deal with floor tiles, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings and more.
In a smaller place like Curbridge, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Curbridge (SO30)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing around Curbridge
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If your test is in Curbridge, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO30. Local streets include Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close; we cover every one. We also carry out tests in Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Afterwards
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Curbridge
Do you cover Curbridge from London?
Curbridge is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Curbridge have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How do I know if a material in Curbridge contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You’ll get an estimate when we quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work in Curbridge?
Yes, we do: our area includes Curbridge and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Options to consider in Curbridge
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Recommendations in plain English
- Records for your files
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
Towns and villages near Curbridge
Other services in Curbridge
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
How we price asbestos testing
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size and age of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note