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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Lordswood, Southampton
Found something that might be asbestos in Lordswood? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Need asbestos testing in Lordswood?
How we work
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Lordswood, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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About our asbestos testing in Lordswood
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving flue pipes, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
Properties in Lordswood with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Once we’re done:
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Lordswood properties and asbestos testing
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. For tests in Lordswood, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
At a school like Oakwood Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to Millbrook (Hants) station, testing before work avoids delays. Lordswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. Lordswood is within about 4 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in SO16 and SO15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Lordswood include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
How we price asbestos testing
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
Common questions in Lordswood
Do older homes in Lordswood have asbestos?
If your home in Lordswood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Options to consider in Lordswood
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Lordswood, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site