Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in The Mint
Any pre-2000 building in The Mint may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos help in The Mint
Asbestos testing for The Mint properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical jobs include answers trades need before starting and Artex before downlights or rewiring, including floor tiles, black adhesive and flue pipes.
In a village like The Mint, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- The Mint (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in The Mint
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Hampshire may have it.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Debris found after DIY
At a school like Liss Junior School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope, in writing
- How many samples are included
How we work
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof.
Options to consider in The Mint
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in The Mint
- Condition assessed for every material
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- How many outbuildings are included
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A picture of the whole area
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Testing around The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In The Mint, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from The Mint to Guildford (19 miles away).
If you live in an older house in The Mint, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let flats near Liss station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The Mint is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (within half a mile north-west)
The Mint questions
Is asbestos common in The Mint homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Towns and villages near The Mint
Other services in The Mint
The scope of asbestos testing
So you know what to expect:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in The Mint
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site