Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Picket Twenty
Asbestos testing in Picket Twenty: asbestos sampling and testing. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in Picket Twenty
How asbestos testing works in Picket Twenty
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about a material damaged during DIY and tiles found under carpet, including garage roof sheets, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
In places like Picket Twenty, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Picket Twenty (SP10, SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- The size and age of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Picket Twenty, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
The process
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Why people call us in Picket Twenty
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Answers trades need before starting
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
If the property is on or near the A3093, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The scope, in writing
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Questions from Picket Twenty
Do you cover small places like Picket Twenty?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
Picket Twenty is about 62 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you cover Picket Twenty?
Yes. We cover Picket Twenty and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Testing does not 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
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Picket Twenty
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Also near Picket Twenty
Also in Picket Twenty
Testing around Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Properties in Picket Twenty range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you let property close to Andover station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you work at a school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP10 and SP11, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Picket Twenty sits on or near the A3093, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Picket Twenty we cover include Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Picket Twenty includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Twenty include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Clear next steps
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Picket Twenty, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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