Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Soake, Hampshire
Asbestos testing in Soake, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
- One-off checks in rented property
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Asbestos testing near Soake
Before small jobs in Soake, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. Typical jobs include garage roofs before replacement and textured ceilings before a renovation, involving soffit boards, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
Village homes in towns and villages like Soake often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Soake (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Testing around Soake
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In Soake, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Soake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you work at a school like Denmead Junior School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For rented homes around Bedhampton station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7. Your property could be on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Soake. For properties just outside Soake, we cover Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Soake include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
After we have finished in Soake
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
Don’ts
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Common questions in Soake
Do you work near Bedhampton station?
Yes, we cover Soake and the area towards Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Could my house in Soake contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We sample it and have it analysed.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. Ask and we’ll explain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
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Options to consider in Soake
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs typically just need a test. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
What affects the price in Soake
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
- How big the building is
- The type of survey you need
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Soake, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note