A surveyor in a half-mask respirator holding a scraper and a sealed sample bag inside a house

Hampshire · England

Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Farnborough, Hampshire

Any pre-2000 building in Farnborough may contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.

Boiler cupboard panels
Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Floor tiles and black adhesive

Asbestos testing in Farnborough

Asbestos testing near Farnborough

Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Farnborough? A sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Typical jobs include porch canopies and tiles found under carpet, involving panels behind heaters, soffit boards and floor tiles.

Testing before renovation is common in places like Farnborough, so the trades can get on. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.

Location: Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
Region: Hampshire
Service: Sampling and laboratory testing
Afterwards: A written result for each sample
Quotes: Written quote for your job
Phone: 07833 053 749
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A small piece of canopy board going into a sample bag

Step by step

Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.

Describe the material and send a photo
We quote for the samples needed
We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
You get the written result, and we explain what it means

Preparing for the visit

Warn neighbours if needed
Let us know if something’s broken
Keep children and pets away on the day

How to get a quote

Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.

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Artex and asbestos: what to do about a textured ceiling

Common questions in Farnborough

How far is Farnborough from London?

We cover Farnborough, about 32 miles from central London.

Do you cover Farnborough and the area around Farnborough Main station?

Yes, we cover Farnborough and the area towards Farnborough Main station, about 0.5 miles east.

Do you work in flats?

Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.

Could my home contain asbestos?

Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.

Does weather affect the work?

It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.

What’s included, and what isn’t

We are upfront about what’s included:

A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Common materials

Roof felt
Soffit boards
Panels behind heaters
Artex and textured ceilings
Water tanks
Garage roof sheets
Pipe lagging
Floor tiles
Flue pipes
Bitumen adhesive

More about this service

A closer look at the materials

Floor tiles and adhesive

We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.

Cement sheets

Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.

Choosing the right option

Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs usually just need a test. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.

How we work in Farnborough

Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Clear next steps
Work done to the regulations

See how we quote or published price ranges.

Asbestos testing in Farnborough: local notes

Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. In Farnborough, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Farnborough to Guildford (about 9 miles away).

If you are a letting agent with homes near Farnborough Main station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you work at a school like Tower Hill Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.

This part of Hampshire takes in GU14, GU11 and GU17. Streets in the area include Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Farnborough is on the A325 and A327, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.

A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.

Local schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
Nearby, you’ll find The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east)
Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)

Prices and what affects them

The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:

The building’s size and layout
Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The type of material and its condition
The survey type

Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

Helping us quote

A few photos can save a site visit:

Damaged areas
An overall view
Street parking nearby
Labels, if any

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

DIY and asbestos

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.

What we deal with in Farnborough

Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.

Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:

Results builders ask for before work
A material damaged during DIY
Corrugated roof sheets
Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling

For an older property in Farnborough, whether near Church of St Christopher or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.

Questions to ask before you book

Which areas and materials are covered
Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
VAT, clearly stated
The scope, in writing

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For businesses and landlords in Farnborough

Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.

Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.