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Asbestos Testing for Northam
Asbestos testing for Northam: asbestos sampling and testing. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Tiles found under carpet
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing near Northam
About our asbestos testing in Northam
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. From Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and results builders ask for before work, we cover soffit boards, flue pipes and black adhesive and more.
In a smaller place like Northam, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- The survey type
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens next
If no asbestos is found, work can generally go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Don’ts
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Northam
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What happens
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Typical tests in Northam
The risk usually comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. Testing first avoids that.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you let flats near Bitterne station, testing before work avoids delays.
Before booking anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether extra samples cost more
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Testing materials in Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Northam is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
For older homes anywhere in Northam, from near Church of St Augustine outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. Parents and staff at schools such as Bitterne Manor Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Tests anywhere in SO14, SO19 and SO18 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road. Nearby, we also cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Northam includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Northam include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (within half a mile west)
Questions from Northam
Do older homes in Northam have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Northam can contain 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 same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Do you work in Northam?
Yes, Northam is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we will talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Also near Northam
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site