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Asbestos Testing in Furzeley Corner
Buildings in Furzeley Corner built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos testing for Furzeley Corner
Common questions in Furzeley Corner
Do you cover Furzeley Corner from London?
Furzeley Corner is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Furzeley Corner and the area around Cosham station?
Yes. Cosham station is about 3.3 miles south of Furzeley Corner, and we cover both.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
About our asbestos testing in Furzeley Corner
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Furzeley Corner and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Typical jobs include panels behind old heaters and tiles found under carpet, involving flue pipes, textured ceilings and black adhesive.
Village homes in areas like Furzeley Corner often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Furzeley Corner (PO7)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
A positive result is not a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Once we’re done:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Things not to do
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Typical tests in Furzeley Corner
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, so work can carry on normally.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
If you let property close to Cosham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Places near Furzeley Corner
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How we work
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Which survey type fits your plans
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
Testing materials in Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Furzeley Corner is within our Hampshire area, for tests of every size. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Schools such as Denmead Junior School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For an older property in Furzeley Corner, whether near The Mead End or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road, wherever it is in Furzeley Corner. Neighbouring places we cover include Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Furzeley Corner includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Cowplain Community School (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles north)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site