Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Lee-on-the-Solent
Buildings in Lee-on-the-Solent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Lee-on-the-Solent
How asbestos testing works in Lee-on-the-Solent
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Lee-on-the-Solent provides. From something broken during building work and garage roofs before replacement, we cover floor tiles, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In areas like Lee-on-the-Solent, we’re often asked to test garage and shed roofs. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Lee-on-the-Solent (PO13)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lee-on-the-Solent, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Lee-on-the-Solent is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Lee-on-the-Solent to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
At a school like Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you live in an older house in Lee-on-the-Solent, a quick test before work is sensible. Lee-on-the-Solent is within about 5 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Wherever your property is in PO13, asbestos testing is available. That could mean a property on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or the roads around them. We also carry out tests in Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Lee-on-the-Solent include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey type
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
For businesses and landlords in Lee-on-the-Solent
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
After we’ve finished in Lee-on-the-Solent
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Make the area easy to reach
What to avoid
Please don’t take your own sample.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
How it works
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
Lee-on-the-Solent: your questions answered
Could my house in Lee-on-the-Solent contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lee-on-the-Solent may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Lee-on-the-Solent from London?
We cover Lee-on-the-Solent, about 68 miles from central London.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes, Lee-on-the-Solent is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Options to consider in Lee-on-the-Solent
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Nearby places to Lee-on-the-Solent
What else we do in Lee-on-the-Solent
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note