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Asbestos Testing in Fareham Common
Looking for asbestos testing in Fareham Common? We work across Fareham Common and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Porch canopies
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing in Fareham Common
Fareham Common properties and asbestos testing
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Properties in Fareham Common range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If you work at a school like Wykeham House School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you live in an older house in Fareham Common, a quick test before work is sensible. Fareham Common is within about 6 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
For tests in PO16 and PO14, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Fareham Common sits on or near the A32; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out tests in Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Fareham Common include Harrison Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (under half a mile south)
Asbestos testing near Fareham Common
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Fareham Common? Testing a sample settles the question. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Typical jobs include lab results for contractors before they start and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving soffit boards, black adhesive and floor tiles.
In a smaller place like Fareham Common, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How big the building is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
What to avoid
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
What we deal with in Fareham Common
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
These are some of the things we deal with in Fareham Common:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
If you let property close to Fareham station, testing before work avoids delays.
What to look for in a quote
- The report contents
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
Fareham Common questions
How far is Fareham Common from London?
We cover Fareham Common, about 65 miles from central London.
Do you work near Fareham station?
Yes. Fareham station is about 0.8 miles west of Fareham Common, and we cover both.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Fareham Common were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Step by step
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- 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
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Send us the address in Fareham Common, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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What else we do in Fareham Common
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note