Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Rudmore, Portsmouth
Worried about asbestos in Rudmore? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing for Rudmore
Rudmore: your questions answered
How far is Rudmore from London?
We cover Rudmore, about 64 miles from central London.
Do you cover Rudmore and the area around Portsmouth & Southsea station?
Yes. Portsmouth & Southsea station is about 1.1 miles south of Rudmore, and we cover both.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
How asbestos testing works in Rudmore
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Common materials are panels behind heaters, black adhesive and flue pipes, and typical jobs are panels behind old heaters and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
Homes in areas like Rudmore with older garages and outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Rudmore: local notes
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. In Rudmore, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. We work right across the region, from Rudmore to Southampton (15 miles away).
At a school like The Flying Bull Academy, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For an older property in Rudmore, whether near The Grapes or not, a quick test before work is sensible. Rudmore is within about 3 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. From Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
Taking a sample is normally quick. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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What happens next
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
Once we’re done:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Clear access to the area
Avoid these
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
What we deal with in Rudmore
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Panels behind old heaters
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Porch canopies
If you let flats near Portsmouth & Southsea station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Choosing the right option
Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. For small jobs a test is often enough. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Clear advice on your options
- Practical recommendations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site