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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Fareham, Hampshire
Asbestos testing for properties in Fareham and Hampshire: asbestos testing with written results.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Results builders ask for before work
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Asbestos testing for Fareham properties
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Fareham, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. People often contact us about results builders ask for before work and something broken during building work, involving floor tiles, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
Testing before renovation is common in places like Fareham, so the trades can get on. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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What it costs
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- The building’s size and layout
- The number of materials to sample
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
How it works
Taking a sample is typically quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Fareham: your questions answered
Do you work near Fareham station?
Yes, we cover Fareham, including the streets around Fareham station.
Do you cover Fareham from London?
We cover Fareham, about 65 miles from central London.
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 Fareham?
Yes, we do: Fareham is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Asbestos testing in Fareham: local notes
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Fareham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Fareham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as St Jude's Catholic Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you live in an older house in Fareham, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow; we cover every one. Fareham sits on or near the A27 and A32, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fareham has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
Your options compared
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
If the property is on or near the A27 and A32, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Before you book anyone
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
Afterwards
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
After we’ve finished:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- File the result with your property paperwork
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site