Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Martyr Worthy, Hampshire
Asbestos testing in Martyr Worthy: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage roofs before replacement
- A material damaged during DIY
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For businesses and landlords in Martyr Worthy
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you manage or own a block in Martyr Worthy, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Asbestos testing near Martyr Worthy
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Martyr Worthy? A sample test gives you an answer. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. From Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and garage roofs before replacement, we cover textured ceilings, panels behind heaters and floor tiles and more.
Village homes in places like Martyr Worthy often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Martyr Worthy (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Which option is right?
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Practical recommendations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Martyr Worthy
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
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
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Martyr Worthy properties and asbestos testing
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Martyr Worthy is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Martyr Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Martyr Worthy to Southampton (14 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as Itchen Abbas Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For rented homes around Winchester station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane. Nearby, we also cover Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
After we have finished in Martyr Worthy
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Do not touch it before we arrive
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
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Questions from Martyr Worthy
Could my house in Martyr Worthy contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Martyr Worthy?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you test Artex in Martyr Worthy?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What affects the price in Martyr Worthy
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
- The building’s size and layout
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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