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Asbestos Testing in Little Somborne
Any pre-2000 building in Little Somborne may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffit boards
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Asbestos testing for Little Somborne properties
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Little Somborne and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Whether it’s boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair, we cover floor tiles, textured ceilings and black adhesive and more.
In towns and villages like Little Somborne, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Little Somborne (SO20)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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How we price asbestos testing
When we quote, we look at:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Common reasons for tests in Little Somborne
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- A material damaged during DIY
For older homes anywhere in Little Somborne, from near All Saints Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
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Choosing the right option
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Testing around Little Somborne
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Little Somborne contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Little Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
We carry out tests all over SO20. Whether your property is on Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Little Somborne, we also cover Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Little Somborne
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Make the area easy to reach
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
FAQs for Little Somborne
Do you cover small places like Little Somborne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Little Somborne have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Little Somborne can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site