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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Wickham Common, Hampshire
Buildings in Wickham Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing for Wickham Common
Typical tests in Wickham Common
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
For an older property in Wickham Common, whether near Church of St Nicholas or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Comparing quotes
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
Asbestos testing near Wickham Common
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? In Wickham Common, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Typical materials include textured ceilings, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and textured ceilings before a renovation.
In areas like Wickham Common, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wickham Common: your questions answered
Could my house in Wickham Common contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Wickham Common from London?
We cover Wickham Common, about 63 miles from central London.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Wickham Common properties and asbestos testing
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wickham Common is within our Hampshire area, for tests of every size. Wickham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Wickham Common to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If you work at a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you are a letting agent with homes near Fareham station, testing before work avoids delays.
For tests in PO17, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Wickham Common. We also carry out tests in Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Choosing the right option
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs generally just need a test. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Practical recommendations
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Wickham Common
If you manage or own a block in Wickham Common, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
How we work
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
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How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How much sampling is needed
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site