Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Durford Wood
Asbestos testing in Durford Wood: asbestos testing with written results, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing in Durford Wood
About our asbestos testing in Durford Wood
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Durford Wood, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. We often deal with garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and a material damaged during DIY.
Rural properties near Durford Wood may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Taking a sample is normally quick. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Durford Wood: your questions answered
Do older homes in Durford Wood have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Durford Wood can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Durford Wood and the area around Liss station?
Yes, we cover Durford Wood and the area towards Liss station, about 1 mile north.
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.
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 usually needed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
When will I get the result?
That depends on the laboratory. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
The scope of asbestos testing
The usual limits are:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- How big the building is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Soffit boards
- Results builders ask for before work
If you work at a school like Liss Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- How many samples are included
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Testing around Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Properties in Durford Wood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Durford Wood to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For rented homes around Liss station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Durford Wood, test any suspect materials before renovation. Durford Wood is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in GU33 and GU31, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, wherever it is in Durford Wood. Neighbouring places we cover include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Durford Wood
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
After the job
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Make the area easy to reach
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Avoid these
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site