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

Hampshire · England

Asbestos Testing for Forton

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

Textured ceilings before a renovation
Something broken during building work
Panels behind old heaters

Asbestos help in Forton

Asbestos testing near Forton

A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain your options. We often deal with black adhesive, soffit boards and garage roof sheets, and people usually contact us about textured ceilings before a renovation and results builders ask for before work.

Homes in areas like Forton with older garages and outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.

Where: Forton (PO12, PO13)
County: Hampshire
Service: Sampling and laboratory testing
Afterwards: Lab result in writing
Quotes: Written quote for your job
Call: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

A surveyor sampling an outbuilding from a ladder

What it costs

What drives the price:

Parking and access charges
How big the building is
Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The survey type

We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.

Photos that help

Photo tips:

Labels, if any
A wide shot showing where the material is
Street parking nearby
A closer photo of the material, without touching it

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.

What happens next

Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.

If asbestos stays in the building:

Send photos of the material and where it is
Keep the results for future work or a sale
If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask

What to avoid

Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.

Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.

Your options compared

Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs generally just need a test. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

What you get

Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Recommendations in plain English
Clear written quotes

See our prices page or our cost guide.

Responsibilities for owners

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.

If you run a business from older premises in Forton, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.

The process

Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.

Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
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

Before we arrive

Dig out previous surveys
Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Don’t disturb the material before we get there

Getting a price

To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.

Ask for a quote

Where is asbestos found in homes?

Materials, one by one

Roof felt and mastics

Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.

Flues and tanks

Testing them before removal avoids surprises.

Common reasons for tests in Forton

Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.

Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:

Answers trades need before starting
Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Floor tiles and black adhesive

If you work at a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.

Before booking anyone

The scope of the job, in writing
Which laboratory analyses samples
That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Whether they’re insured for asbestos work

What to check before booking

Forton questions

Do you cover Forton from London?

We cover Forton, about 66 miles from central London.

Do you cover Forton and the area around Portsmouth Harbour station?

Yes, we cover Forton and the area towards Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east.

Do I need more than one sample?

One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you are testing.

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

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

Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?

You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.

Does asbestos always have to come out?

No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.

What we do and do not cover

To be clear about the scope:

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 the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning

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

Materials we see

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

More about this service

Testing around Forton

Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Forton, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Forton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).

For an older property in Forton, whether near St John the Evangelist or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let flats near Portsmouth Harbour station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Forton is within about 3 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.

Anywhere in PO12 and PO13, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Forton we cover include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).

Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.

Local schools include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
Local pubs include The Trafalgar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)