Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Headley Down
Asbestos testing in Headley Down, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Asbestos testing in Headley Down
Asbestos testing in Headley Down
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Common materials are textured ceilings, soffit boards and flue pipes, and typical jobs are soffits and porch canopies before replacement and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
In a smaller place like Headley Down, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Headley Down (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Taking a sample is generally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- 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
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
After we have finished in Headley Down
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
Going forward:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Make the area easy to reach
What to avoid
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size and age of the building
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of materials to sample
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Asbestos testing in Headley Down: local notes
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We work across Headley Down and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Headley Down to Guildford (13 miles away).
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Liphook station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If the property is on or near the B3002, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. Headley Down is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We cover tests across GU35 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. You will find Headley Down on the B3002, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
For businesses and landlords in Headley Down
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.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Options to consider in Headley Down
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Condition assessed for every material
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Headley Down
Do older homes in Headley Down have asbestos?
If your home in Headley Down was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Liphook station?
Yes, we cover Headley Down and the area towards Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
More for properties in Headley Down
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note