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Asbestos Testing in Inner Avenue
Looking for asbestos testing in Inner Avenue? We cover Inner Avenue and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Debris found after DIY
Get a quote for Inner Avenue
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
About our asbestos testing in Inner Avenue
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include garage roof sheets, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and people typically contact us about panels behind old heaters and soffit boards.
In a smaller place like Inner Avenue, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Inner Avenue (SO14, SO15, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Taking a sample is normally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Choosing the right option
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
To avoid problems in future:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
What affects the price in Inner Avenue
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
- The survey type
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An overall view
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Asbestos testing in Inner Avenue: local notes
Inner Avenue is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your property is in Inner Avenue, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Inner Avenue is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Parents and staff at schools such as Bevois Town Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For rented homes around St Denys station, testing before work avoids delays. Inner Avenue is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. The coast is within about 2 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
We handle tests in every part of the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode area. That could mean a property on Alma Road, Rose Road and Lawn Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Inner Avenue. Nearby, we also cover Southampton (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north-east), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east) and St Mary's (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles east), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Weston (3 miles south-east), Hounsdown (4 miles west) and Nursling (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Inner Avenue include Netley Common.
- Schools near Inner Avenue include St Anne's Catholic School (within half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Guide Dog pub (within half a mile east)
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Southampton may have it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
- A material damaged during DIY
- Lab results for contractors before they start
If you live in an older house in Inner Avenue, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Before booking anyone
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope, in writing
Common questions in Inner Avenue
Do you cover Inner Avenue and the area around St Denys station?
Yes. St Denys station is about 0.6 miles north-east of Inner Avenue, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
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.
Do I need more than one sample?
Usually one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site