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Asbestos Testing in Haslar
Asbestos testing in Haslar and across Hampshire: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris found after DIY
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing in Haslar
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Asbestos testing in Haslar
Before small jobs in Haslar, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. People often contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and boiler cupboard panels, including soffit boards, panels behind heaters and black adhesive.
Village homes in places like Haslar often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Haslar (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Haslar
Do you cover Haslar from London?
Haslar is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Haslar?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not reliably by eye: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
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What else we do in Haslar
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- How much there is
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Common reasons for tests in Haslar
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
These come up again and again:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If you live in an older house in Haslar, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
After we have finished in Haslar
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Going forward:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
What to avoid
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Testing around Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. In Haslar, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you work at a school like Haselworth Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you are a letting agent with homes near Portsmouth Harbour station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The coast is within about 2 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12. That could mean a property on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road. Nearby, we also cover Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile north-west)
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site