Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Timsbury, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Timsbury may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos sampling and testing.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing for Timsbury
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
About our asbestos testing in Timsbury
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Timsbury you’re not sure about, testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you’ll know what precautions are needed. People often contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and answers trades need before starting, involving flue pipes, panels behind heaters and floor tiles.
In places like Timsbury, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Timsbury is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Timsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as Stanbridge Earls School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you live in an older house in Timsbury, a quick test before work is sensible.
For tests in SO51, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Timsbury. Other places close to Timsbury we cover include Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Timsbury include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (within half a mile west)
How we work
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
FAQs for Timsbury
Do you cover small places like Timsbury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Timsbury from London?
Timsbury is about 69 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you test Artex in Timsbury?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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.
Do you work in Timsbury?
Yes. We cover Timsbury and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near Timsbury
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Timsbury, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The building’s size and layout
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey type
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Your options compared
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
After the job
A positive result is not a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Keeping things safe:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note