Asbestos Surveying, Sampling & Non-Licensed Removal in Fareham
Operating directly from our Hampshire base, Asbestos in Homes (operated by BPS) carries out domestic asbestos inspections, bulk material sampling, and safe non-licensed removals across Fareham and the surrounding Fareham Borough Council area.
When you are buying a house, planning a kitchen extension, or dealing with an ageing garage roof, you need practical, straightforward answers rather than alarmist sales talk. Our surveyors inspect residential properties daily, testing suspect materials through an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory and giving you clear, proportionate guidance on what to leave alone, what to seal, and what to remove.
How We Work in Fareham & What We Commonly Find
Because our surveyors travel out from our central Hampshire hub with fully stocked mobile sampling vans, getting to properties across Fareham is a routine part of our week. Whether we are parking on a tight residential cul-de-sac, accessing a rear garden alley to inspect a detached garage roof, or meeting your builder on site ahead of a knock-through, we bring all necessary containment and access gear with us.
Across Fareham and the wider Fareham Borough Council district, post-war housing expansions and 1960s to 1980s residential estates make up a large share of our domestic call-outs. It is very common for homeowners and tradespeople to uncover suspect materials mid-renovation when lifting old carpets, stripping out a dated kitchen, or preparing ceilings for plaster skimming.
Internal Fixtures & Finishes
Pre-2000 stippled Artex ceilings, thermoplastic vinyl floor tiles, and black bitumen adhesive hidden beneath modern laminate or carpet underlay, plus insulating board lining airing cupboards and boiler boxing.
External Roofs & Outbuildings
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets on domestic garages and lean-tos, original cement soffit strips under the eaves, and old cement downpipes or soil stacks along exterior brickwork.
Safe Removal & Hazardous Waste Transfer
Hampshire municipal recycling centres enforce strict rules on hazardous waste, and tradespeople cannot legally tip domestic asbestos rubble alongside general skip waste. When we carry out non-licensed removal in Fareham, we unbolt cement sheets intact or lift bonded tiles under controlled suppression, double-bag all waste in UN-approved hazardous sacks, and transport it directly to a licensed transfer station with a formal Duty of Care consignment note for your records.
What Happens During a Typical Visit in Fareham
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Controlled Setup & Visual Mapping We walk the property or specific refurbishment zones with you, logging room layouts on a digital tablet and checking concealed spaces like loft hatches, under-stair cupboards, and bath panels.
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Dampened Bulk Sampling To test a ceiling, tile, or board, we lay down polythene protection, dampen the spot with a surfactant spray to stop dust, extract a small cross-section, and immediately seal the test point with PVA or filler.
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UKAS Lab Testing & Digital Report Double-bagged samples go straight to an independent UKAS-accredited testing laboratory. Once analysed, we send you a clear PDF report detailing fibre types, material condition, and sensible next steps.
Services We Carry Out in Fareham
We do not act as a national call-centre broker. Every survey, sample collection, and non-licensed removal in Fareham is completed by our own Hampshire team. Choose a service below to see how we handle each job.
Pre-Purchase & Management Surveys
Non-destructive inspections for homebuyers, sellers, and residential landlords needing a clear register of accessible asbestos materials and their condition before exchanging contracts or letting a property.
Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) Surveys
Targeted intrusive checks inside walls, floor voids, ceiling spaces, and service ducts before your builders knock down walls, fit a new boiler, rewire, or build an extension.
Targeted Bulk Sampling & Lab Testing
Fast, discrete physical sampling of a single suspect material—such as an Artex ceiling, vinyl floor tile, or garage roof sheet—when you do not require a full-house survey.
Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal
Safe dismantling and certified waste disposal of corrugated cement garage roofs, soffits, rainwater guttering, thermoplastic floor tiles, and textured coatings using H-Class HEPA extraction.
Re-Inspections & Register Updates
Periodic condition checks on known asbestos materials left safely in situ in communal residential blocks, rental properties, and light commercial buildings.
Remediation & Licensed Scope Advice
If our survey identifies higher-risk materials such as sprayed lagging or loose insulation, we provide independent scoping and guide you on commissioning an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working Across Fareham & Neighbouring Hampshire Towns
Alongside Fareham, our surveyors regularly inspect properties in nearby Wickham, Winchester, and Romsey. If you are managing multiple properties or moving within the county, we can coordinate visits across our entire catchment.
Need an Asbestos Survey, Sample Test, or Garage Roof Removal in Fareham?
Speak directly with our Hampshire surveying team to discuss your property, check lead times for laboratory results, or get a clear price for non-licensed removal.