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Asbestos removal and surveys in SO40
We cover every part of the SO40 postcode district, including Totton, Marchwood and Eling. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Towns and villages in SO40
- Totton
- Marchwood
- Eling
- Hounsdown
- Ashurst
- Redbridge
- Bartley
- Cadnam
- Woodlands
- Copythorne
- Winsor
- Netley Marsh
- Ashurst Bridge
- Colbury
- Hillstreet
- Newbridge
What we do in SO40
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Our asbestos testing in SO40
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical jobs include porch canopies and lab results for contractors before they start, involving floor tiles, soffit boards and textured ceilings.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Pricing in SO40
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear next steps
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Local landmarks in Totton
In Totton, that can mean a property near The Cross Keys Public House, Hounsdown School and Abbotswood Junior School and the streets around them. Totton’s nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
SO40: testing for homes and workplaces
In SO40, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike. The New Forest National Park is within easy reach of places across SO40, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight. 10 of the places we cover in SO40 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Totton: For rented homes around Totton station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. For properties on main roads such as the A35 and A36, let us know where we can park.
Where asbestos turns up
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
These are some of the things we deal with in SO40:
- Porch canopies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in SO40 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer.
What your quote should include
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your questions about asbestos testing in SO40
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site