Hampshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Waterlooville
Found something that might be asbestos in Waterlooville? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing in Waterlooville
Waterlooville properties and asbestos testing
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. For tests in Waterlooville, tell us about parking and access. Waterlooville is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you let flats near Bedhampton station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. At a school like Hart Plain Junior School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO8, and your test can be anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Waterlooville, we cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Waterlooville include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Asbestos testing for Waterlooville properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include flue pipes, garage roof sheets and soffit boards, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and answers trades need before starting.
In towns and villages like Waterlooville, we often test Artex, old tiles and garage roofs, before work starts. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Why people call us in Waterlooville
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
- Panels behind old heaters
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
For an older property in Waterlooville, whether near Saint George's or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- How much sampling is needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
FAQs for Waterlooville
Do older homes in Waterlooville have asbestos?
Any home in Waterlooville built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Waterlooville and the area around Bedhampton station?
Yes. Bedhampton station is about 2.6 miles south-east of Waterlooville, and we cover both.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What happens if the test is positive?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
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 advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- 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
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Waterlooville
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Going forward:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Make the area easy to reach
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Let us know what you want to do next
Things not to do
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Also near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Your options compared
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
The scope of asbestos testing
So you know what to expect:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note