Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Kentsboro, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Kentsboro? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Soffit boards
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Kentsboro
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
How asbestos testing works in Kentsboro
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical jobs include garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and debris found after DIY, including textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffit boards.
In areas like Kentsboro, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos testing in Kentsboro
Do you come out to small villages like Kentsboro?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Kentsboro from London?
Kentsboro is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in Kentsboro?
Yes, Kentsboro is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
After the job
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Going forward:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Let us know what you want to do next
What to avoid
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
What we deal with in Kentsboro
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Porch canopies
If you let property close to Grateley station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- What the report or result will contain
Step by step
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, in case you want them tested as well. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Testing around Kentsboro
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Kentsboro, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Kentsboro is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Anywhere in SO20, asbestos testing is available. From Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Kentsboro we cover include Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Nearby places to Kentsboro
Other services in Kentsboro
What affects the price in Kentsboro
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
- Access to the area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Which option is right?
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Kentsboro
- Work done to the regulations
- Practical recommendations
- Clear written quotes
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
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 repairs are arranged.
Doing it yourself?
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site