Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Rake
Asbestos testing across Rake, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Tiles found under carpet
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing for Rake
Asbestos testing near Rake
Testing suits one or two specific materials. If you are planning bigger work in Rake, a survey of the areas affected is usually better, and we will say which makes sense. Typical jobs include garage roofs before replacement and lab results for contractors before they start, including flue pipes, panels behind heaters and soffit boards.
Rural properties near Rake may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Rake (GU33)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Step by step
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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After we have finished in Rake
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey type
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Asbestos testing in Rake: local notes
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Rake, just send the postcode. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If you let property close to Liss station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Rake, near Rake Mission Church or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in GU33, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Close by, we cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
Other services in Rake
Common questions in Rake
Could my house in Rake contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. 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 Rake?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How many samples will I need?
Typically one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
What we deal with in Rake
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
These come up again and again:
- Porch canopies
- Debris found after DIY
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Schools such as Rake CofE Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Comparing quotes
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note