Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Selborne
Asbestos testing in Selborne: asbestos testing with written results, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
Need asbestos testing in Selborne?
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
Asbestos testing in Selborne
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Selborne use testing before small jobs: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. People often contact us about results builders ask for before work and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving soffit boards, garage roof sheets and floor tiles.
Village homes in places like Selborne often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Selborne (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
If you let property close to Alton station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope, in writing
Also near Selborne
Other services in Selborne
Selborne properties and asbestos testing
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Selborne, tell us the postcode and what you need. Selborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Selborne to Guildford (19 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Selborne, from near Church of St Mary outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. At a school like Selborne Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
For tests in GU34, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Selborne we cover include Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Jubilee Tap (within half a mile south)
Duty holders and landlords in Selborne
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
FAQs for Selborne
How far is Selborne from London?
Selborne is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Selborne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in Selborne?
Yes. We cover Selborne and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How many samples will I need?
Usually one for each different material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
Looking after things afterwards
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Make the area easy to reach
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Photos of the material help us plan
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, in case you want them tested as well. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Choosing the right option
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Clear next steps
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- The right survey for your plans
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site