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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Arundel, West Sussex
Asbestos testing across Arundel, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage roofs before replacement
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Asbestos testing for Arundel properties
Before small jobs in Arundel, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and garage roofs before replacement, involving soffit boards, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Arundel, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Arundel (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
Once we’re done:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Group several materials into one visit
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
FAQs for Arundel
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Arundel and the area around Arundel station?
Yes, we cover Arundel and the area towards Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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Choosing the right option
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Every main survey type
- Houses, flats and business premises
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Step by step
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Why people call us in Arundel
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Lab results for contractors before they start
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Arundel station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- The report contents
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Arundel properties and asbestos testing
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We work across Arundel and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you work at a school like St Philip's Catholic Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For older homes anywhere in Arundel, from near Trinity Congregational Church outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 4 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We carry out tests all over the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or the roads around them. Arundel is on the A27 and A284, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Newburgh Arms (less than half a mile east)
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How big the building is
- Which survey type fits your plans
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note