Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Upper Street
Found something that might be asbestos in Upper Street? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Upper Street
Questions from Upper Street
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Upper Street have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What does licensed work mean?
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. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How asbestos testing works in Upper Street
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that is what we arrange in Upper Street. We often deal with black adhesive, flue pipes and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are boiler cupboard panels and something broken during building work.
Rural properties near Upper Street may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Upper Street (SP6)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What happens
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Some practical advice:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Don’ts
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Upper Street must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Materials, one by one
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
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What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- 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 advise.
Where asbestos turns up
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
- Tiles found under carpet
If you work at a school like Breamore Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- The number of samples
- What you’ll receive in writing
Upper Street properties and asbestos testing
Upper Street is in Hampshire. If your test is in Upper Street, let us know about access. Upper Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Upper Street, from near Church of St Mary outwards, a quick test before work is sensible.
Tests anywhere in SP6 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Schools near Upper Street include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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