Hampshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in SO51
We work across all of the SO51 postcode district, including Romsey, West Wellow and Awbridge. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in SO51
Towns and villages in SO51
- Romsey
- West Wellow
- Awbridge
- East Wellow
- Lockerley
- Michelmersh
- Braishfield
- Timsbury
- Broadgate
- Sherfield English
- Abbotswood
- Ampfield
- Mottisfont
- Ashfield
- Belbins
- Canada
- Carter's Clay
- Cowesfield Gate
- Crampmoor
- Lee
- Ower
- Plaitford Green
- Shootash
- Blackhill
- Dunbridge
- Kimbridge
- Knapp
- Lower Slackstead
- Stonymarsh
- The Frenches
- Toothill
- Wigley
- Gosport
- Chandler's Ford
- Hiltingbury
Services in SO51
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Postcodes nearby
Elsewhere in Hampshire
Every town in Hampshire
Areas we cover
How asbestos testing works in SO51
If something has been damaged during work in SO51, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with, and what to do next. Typical jobs include results builders ask for before work and porch canopies, including black adhesive, panels behind heaters and soffit boards.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
What you will pay
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- The right survey for your plans
- Recommendations in plain English
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Around Romsey
Locally, our jobs take us close to Romsey Primary School, The Romsey School and Bishop Blaize Public House. Other local landmarks include St Swithun's Church (0.7 miles east) and The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east). Romsey’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west. A little further out are Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Asbestos testing across SO51
In SO51, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike. Around 4 places in SO51 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Romsey: If you live in an older house in Romsey, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Romsey Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Your options compared
How many samples? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in SO51, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
What we deal with in SO51
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
In older properties, we often see:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
FAQs for SO51
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What happens if the test is positive?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site