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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Bedham, West Sussex
Asbestos testing for properties in Bedham and West Sussex: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Something broken during building work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
Asbestos testing near Bedham
Asbestos testing for Bedham properties
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Bedham, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with, and what to do next. We often deal with floor tiles, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are Artex before downlights or rewiring and tiles found under carpet.
Rural properties near Bedham may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Bedham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of asbestos testing
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
Nearby places to Bedham
Other services in Bedham
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price asbestos testing
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How many different materials need sampling
- How big the building is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Bedham: your questions answered
Do you cover Bedham from London?
We cover Bedham, about 42 miles from central London.
Do you cover Bedham and the area around Pulborough station?
Yes. Pulborough station is about 2.1 miles south-east of Bedham, and we cover both.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Typical tests in Bedham
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bedham:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
At a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you run a business from older premises in Bedham, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Testing materials in Bedham
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Bedham is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If you let property close to Pulborough station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Bedham, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill, wherever it is in Bedham. If your property is just outside Bedham, we also cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note