Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Southwick, Hampshire
Asbestos testing in Southwick: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Results builders ask for before work
Asbestos testing in Southwick
How asbestos testing works in Southwick
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Southwick? Testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. We often deal with black adhesive, soffit boards and floor tiles, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and lab results for contractors before they start.
In a village like Southwick, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Southwick
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of survey you need
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Material and condition
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Southwick questions
Do you work near Portchester station?
Yes, we cover Southwick and the area towards Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south.
How far is Southwick from London?
We cover Southwick, about 62 miles from central London.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
After we have finished in Southwick
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Group several materials into one visit
Don’ts
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Southwick, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near Southwick
Other services in Southwick
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- 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
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Asbestos testing in Southwick: local notes
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Southwick is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Southwick to Southampton (13 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Southwick, from near Church of St James Without the Priory Gate outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. If you let flats near Portchester station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
We cover tests across PO17. We can help with tests on streets such as High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, wherever it is in Southwick. For properties just outside Southwick, we cover Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Southwick includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note