Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Lockerley
Asbestos testing in Lockerley: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos help in Lockerley
Asbestos testing in Lockerley
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Lockerley use testing before small jobs: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. From garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and a material damaged during DIY, we cover panels behind heaters, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
In a village like Lockerley, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Lockerley (SO51)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Lockerley
What drives the price:
- The number of materials to sample
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Testing around Lockerley
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If your test is in Lockerley, let us know about access when you get in touch. Lockerley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Lockerley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Lockerley, near Church of St John or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you let flats near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, testing before work avoids delays.
Tests anywhere in SO51 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Kings Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Lockerley, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Lockerley questions
Could my house in Lockerley contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes, we cover Lockerley and the area towards Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
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.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Common reasons for tests in Lockerley
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
In older properties, we often see:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Panels behind old heaters
If you work at a school like Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
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What happens
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
A few practical points:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Group several materials into one visit
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
Please do not take your own sample.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Which option is right?
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
- Recommendations in plain English
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note