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Asbestos Testing for Boxgrove
Asbestos testing for properties in Boxgrove and West Sussex: asbestos testing with written results.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos testing near Boxgrove
Common questions in Boxgrove
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes. Chichester station is about 3.5 miles south-west of Boxgrove, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Boxgrove?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Asbestos testing for Boxgrove properties
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. From floor tiles and black adhesive and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair, we cover black adhesive, floor tiles and soffit boards and more.
In areas like Boxgrove, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Boxgrove
Which option is right?
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Recommendations in plain English
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Asbestos testing in Boxgrove: local notes
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Boxgrove, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Boxgrove is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Boxgrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Boxgrove, from near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let property close to Chichester station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The coast is within about 6 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in PO18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close; we cover every one. Other places close to Boxgrove we cover include Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxgrove includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much sampling is needed
- How much there is
- The survey type
- How big the building is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we deal with in Boxgrove
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Schools such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
- How many samples are included
After we have finished in Boxgrove
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
Don’ts
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site