Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Owslebury Bottom
Asbestos testing in Owslebury Bottom: laboratory testing of suspect materials, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Porch canopies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
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Asbestos testing in Owslebury Bottom
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Owslebury Bottom, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical jobs include debris found after DIY and results builders ask for before work, involving textured ceilings, panels behind heaters and black adhesive.
In places like Owslebury Bottom, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Owslebury Bottom: your questions answered
Do you cover Owslebury Bottom and the area around Shawford station?
Yes, we cover Owslebury Bottom and the area towards Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west.
Do you cover small places like Owslebury Bottom?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Owslebury Bottom?
Yes. We cover Owslebury Bottom and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. From there, we will talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What happens next
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
A few practical points:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Don’ts
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of survey you need
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- The access route
- The parking area
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Typical tests in Owslebury Bottom
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
These come up again and again:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Panels behind old heaters
- Garage roofs before replacement
If you let property close to Shawford station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, 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.
Materials we see
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
Testing around Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If your test is in Owslebury Bottom, let us know about access. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
At a school like Owslebury Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For older homes anywhere in Owslebury Bottom, from near Church of St Andrew outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Tests anywhere in SO21 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Owslebury Bottom we cover include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
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Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Owslebury Bottom, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Owslebury Bottom must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Step by step
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note