Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Knowle
Asbestos testing in Knowle: asbestos sampling and testing, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Soffit boards
- Results builders ask for before work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing near Knowle
Asbestos testing in Knowle
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Whether it’s a material damaged during DIY and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover flue pipes, garage roof sheets and floor tiles.
Village homes in towns and villages like Knowle often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Knowle (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- How much sampling is needed
- The survey type
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Options to consider in Knowle
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
Questions from Knowle
Do you cover small places like Knowle?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Knowle have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: 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.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you work in Knowle?
Yes. We cover Knowle and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
What happens next
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
After we’ve finished:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
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How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Knowle properties and asbestos testing
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Knowle, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our area stretches from Knowle to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Knowle, near Church of St Francis or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Fareham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Knowle is within about 5 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Tests anywhere in PO17 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or the roads around them. For properties just outside Knowle, we cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Where asbestos turns up
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
These come up again and again:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Schools such as Orchard Lea Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- How many samples are included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note