Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing in Totton
Looking for asbestos testing in Totton? We work across Totton and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Need asbestos testing in Totton?
Asbestos testing in Totton
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. For larger projects in Totton, a survey covers more, and we will tell you honestly which you need. From something broken during building work and soffit boards, we cover floor tiles, black adhesive and soffit boards and more.
In areas like Totton, we often test Artex, old tiles and garage roofs, before work starts. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Totton (SO40)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Testing around Totton
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. If your test is in Totton, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 683 places across Hampshire.
If you live in an older house in Totton, get suspect materials tested before you start. If the property is on or near the A35 and A36, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. Totton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We cover tests across the SO40 postcode area. That could mean a property on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or the roads around them. With the A35 and A36 close by, Totton is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Totton, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Totton include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Totton include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Where asbestos turns up
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These are some of the things we deal with in Totton:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Garage roofs before replacement
At a school like Abbotswood Junior School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What else we do in Totton
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How much sampling is needed
- The type of survey you need
- How big the building is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
Questions from Totton
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do older homes in Totton have asbestos?
If your home in Totton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Totton?
Yes, we do: our area includes Totton and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
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.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Weighing up your options
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. 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?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
- Each material’s condition recorded
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note