Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Wickham, Hampshire
Asbestos testing for Wickham: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Soffit boards
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos help in Wickham
Options to consider in Wickham
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Wickham
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Asbestos testing in Wickham
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical jobs include Artex before downlights or rewiring and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving panels behind heaters, floor tiles and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Wickham, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Wickham (PO17)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wickham properties and asbestos testing
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. If your test is in Wickham, let us know about access. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Wickham to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Wickham, from near Church of St Nicholas outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you let flats near Fareham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street; we cover every one. Main roads around Wickham include the A32 and A334, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Wickham, we cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wickham includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House Hotel (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Wickham
Do you cover Wickham and the area around Fareham station?
Yes, we cover Wickham and the area towards Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south.
Do older homes in Wickham have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What happens if the test is positive?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Duty holders and landlords in Wickham
If you manage or own a block in Wickham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
The scope of asbestos testing
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
After we’ve finished:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size and age of the building
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Places near Wickham
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Let us know which materials you’re 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
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site