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

Wokingham · England

Asbestos Testing for Hare Hatch

Any pre-2000 building in Hare Hatch may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.

Something broken during building work
Porch canopies
Boiler cupboard panels

Asbestos help in Hare Hatch

Asbestos testing in Hare Hatch

The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Whether it’s Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and single materials in rented homes between tenancies, we deal with textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and flue pipes.

Village homes in towns and villages like Hare Hatch often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.

A surveyor in a respirator kneeling to take a sample from a floor, with a sample bag beside him

Where: Hare Hatch (RG10)
Area hub: Wokingham
Service: Samples analysed by an accredited lab
Afterwards: Lab result in writing
Quotes: A written quote before work starts
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

Hare Hatch properties and asbestos testing

Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hare Hatch is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Hare Hatch is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.

For rented homes around Wargrave station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Hare Hatch, a quick test before work is sensible.

We carry out tests all over the RG10 postcode area. Local streets include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Hare Hatch, we also cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).

Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.

Schools near Hare Hatch include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)

Map of Hare Hatch © OpenStreetMap contributors

Which option is right?

Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.

Why people choose us

Homes, rented property and workplaces
Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Across London and the South East
Work done to the regulations

Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.

The scope of asbestos testing

To be clear about the scope:

Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Photos cannot confirm asbestos
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 before you book.

What we deal with

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

Can I do it myself?

Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.

HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.

Hare Hatch: your questions answered

Do you come out to small villages like Hare Hatch?

We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.

Is asbestos common in Hare Hatch homes?

It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hare Hatch can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.

When can you start?

Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.

Can you quote from photos?

Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.

Can I put asbestos in a skip?

No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.

Which asbestos work needs a licence?

Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.

Do I need a test or a survey?

A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.

What affects the price in Hare Hatch

Our quotes take into account:

The number of materials to sample
Material and condition
The type of survey you need
Access to the area

The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.

Photos that help

Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:

A close-up from a safe distance
The parking area
An idea of size
The access route

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

What happens next

The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.

Keeping things safe:

Do not touch it before we arrive
Let us know what you want to do next
Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Photos of the material help us plan

What to avoid

Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.

Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.

The process

If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.

Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
We quote for the samples needed
Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
We send the result and explain your options

Preparing for the visit

Let us know where we can park
Warn neighbours if needed
Clear belongings, but leave the material alone

Ask for a quote

Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Tell us what you need

Related guides

Responsibilities for owners

Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.

Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.

What we deal with in Hare Hatch

HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.

These are some of the things we deal with in Hare Hatch:

Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Debris found after DIY
Boiler cupboard panels
Floor tiles and black adhesive

Parents and staff at schools such as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.