Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Ellingham
Worried about asbestos in Ellingham? Our service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials, with clear advice at each step.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Debris found after DIY
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How asbestos testing works in Ellingham
If something has been damaged during work in Ellingham, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Typical materials include black adhesive, floor tiles and soffit boards, and typical jobs are panels behind old heaters and tiles found under carpet.
Rural properties near Ellingham may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Ellingham (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Questions from Ellingham
Is asbestos common in Ellingham homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work in Ellingham?
Yes. We cover Ellingham and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. 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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
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.
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How much sampling is needed
- What the material is and its state
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Testing materials in Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Properties in Ellingham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Ellingham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Ellingham, near Church of St Mary and All Saints or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in BH24, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Ellingham, we also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
What we deal with in Ellingham
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Something broken during building work
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boiler cupboard panels
At a school like Ringwood School Academy, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
Don’ts
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Other services in Ellingham
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Ellingham, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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