Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Greatham
Asbestos testing across Greatham and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need asbestos testing in Greatham?
Questions from Greatham
Do older homes in Greatham have asbestos?
If your home in Greatham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Greatham from London?
We cover Greatham, about 45 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Asbestos testing near Greatham
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that is what we arrange in Greatham. Common materials are textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and boiler cupboard panels.
Rural properties near Greatham may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Greatham (GU33)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for tests in Greatham
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
For rented homes around Liss station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Options to consider in Greatham
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Places near Greatham
What else we do in Greatham
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Greatham
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
Some practical advice:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Duty holders and landlords in Greatham
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.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Testing materials in Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If your test is in Greatham, let us know about access when you get in touch. Greatham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Greatham, from near Church of St John the Baptist outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Greatham Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We cover tests across the GU33 postcode area. That could mean a property on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note