Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Eastleigh, Hampshire
Asbestos testing across Eastleigh and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Answers trades need before starting
Asbestos testing in Eastleigh
Looking after things afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear access to the area
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Don’ts
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Asbestos testing for Eastleigh properties
If something has been damaged during work in Eastleigh, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Whether it’s Artex before downlights or rewiring and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we deal with soffit boards, floor tiles and panels behind heaters and more.
Testing before renovation is common in towns and villages like Eastleigh, so the trades can get on. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
Eastleigh questions
Do you work near Eastleigh station?
Yes, we cover Eastleigh, including the streets around Eastleigh station.
Could my house in Eastleigh contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Eastleigh can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Eastleigh?
Yes, Eastleigh is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How do I know if a material in Eastleigh contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Which option is right?
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Testing materials in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We work across Eastleigh and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
At a school like Norwood Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you live in an older house in Eastleigh, a quick test before work is sensible. The coast is within about 6 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We cover tests across SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Eastleigh include the A335 and B3033, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Eastleigh we cover include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Eastleigh include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wagon Works pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
Why people call us in Eastleigh
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Tiles found under carpet
For properties on main roads such as the A335 and B3033, let us know where we can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Places near Eastleigh
What else we do in Eastleigh
What happens
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Eastleigh, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site