Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Shalden Green may contain asbestos. We offer laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Results builders ask for before work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
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Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Asbestos testing in Shalden Green
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about tiles found under carpet and boiler cupboard panels, including garage roof sheets, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
In a village like Shalden Green, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Shalden Green (GU34)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Shalden Green
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Shalden Green, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
After the job
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
Some practical advice:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
Don’ts
Please don’t take your own sample.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
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What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
- The size and age of the building
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Shalden Green properties and asbestos testing
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Shalden Green as part of Hampshire, for tests of every size. Shalden Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Schools such as HSDC Alton should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Tests anywhere in GU34 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Shalden Green we cover include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Why people call us in Shalden Green
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Corrugated roof sheets
If you let flats near Alton station, testing before work avoids delays.
Comparing quotes
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Whether extra samples cost more
FAQs for Shalden Green
Could my house in Shalden Green contain asbestos?
Any home in Shalden Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Alton station?
Yes. Alton station is about 2.9 miles south-east of Shalden Green, and we cover both.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Weighing up your options
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site