Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Foxcotte, Hampshire
Asbestos testing in Foxcotte: laboratory testing of suspect materials, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind old heaters
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Get a quote for Foxcotte
Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Foxcotte
- Every main survey type
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Asbestos testing for Foxcotte properties
If something has been damaged during work in Foxcotte, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with. People often contact us about something broken during building work and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, including garage roof sheets, floor tiles and flue pipes.
Rural properties near Foxcotte may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Foxcotte
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
Foxcotte properties and asbestos testing
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Foxcotte contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Foxcotte to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as Harrow Way Community School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For an older property in Foxcotte, whether near St Thomas or not, test any suspect materials before renovation.
We carry out tests all over the SP10 postcode area and the streets around it. For properties just outside Foxcotte, we cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Foxcotte includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
FAQs for Foxcotte
Do you come out to small villages like Foxcotte?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Foxcotte from London?
Foxcotte is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The number of materials to sample
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near Foxcotte
What else we do in Foxcotte
Where asbestos turns up
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.
These are some of the things we deal with in Foxcotte:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
- One-off checks in rented property
- Porch canopies
For rented homes around Andover station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What the report or result will contain
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Step by step
Taking a sample is typically quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Avoid these
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site