Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Lovedean
Any pre-2000 building in Lovedean may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos testing with written results.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Porch canopies
- Tiles found under carpet
Asbestos testing for Lovedean
Asbestos testing in Lovedean
If something has been damaged during work in Lovedean, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Whether it’s boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and a material damaged during DIY, we cover black adhesive, floor tiles and panels behind heaters and more.
In areas like Lovedean, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Lovedean (PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Lovedean
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
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Lovedean properties and asbestos testing
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. In Lovedean, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Lovedean to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you let property close to Rowlands Castle station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Lovedean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in PO8 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road or the roads around them. We also carry out tests in Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
FAQs for Lovedean
Could my house in Lovedean contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Lovedean can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Lovedean and the area around Rowlands Castle station?
Yes, we cover Lovedean and the area towards Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles south-east.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
The process
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo 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
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
After we have finished in Lovedean
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make the area easy to reach
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Photos of the material help us plan
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The building’s size and layout
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site