Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Funtley
Buildings in Funtley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Debris found after DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
Need asbestos testing in Funtley?
Asbestos testing in Funtley: local notes
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Funtley, just send the postcode. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you let property close to Fareham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Funtley, near Church of St Francis or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation. Funtley is within about 5 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Here we cover the PO15, PO17 and PO16 postcode area. From Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Funtley, we also cover Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (less than half a mile east)
Asbestos testing near Funtley
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Funtley and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. From textured ceilings before a renovation and panels behind old heaters, we cover floor tiles, panels behind heaters and garage roof sheets and more.
Rural properties near Funtley may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Funtley questions
Do you cover small places like Funtley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Fareham station?
Yes. Fareham station is about 1.4 miles south-east of Funtley, and we cover both.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What affects the price in Funtley
Prices vary with:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How easy it is to reach
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can normally go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Avoid these
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Options to consider in Funtley
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Clear next steps
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Nearby places to Funtley
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note