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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Broadwater, West Sussex
Asbestos testing in Broadwater, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
- Debris found after DIY
Need asbestos testing in Broadwater?
About our asbestos testing in Broadwater
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain what that means for your plans in Broadwater. From corrugated roof sheets and panels behind old heaters, we deal with garage roof sheets, flue pipes and floor tiles.
In a smaller place like Broadwater, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Broadwater
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
Some practical advice:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Also near Broadwater
What else we do in Broadwater
Typical tests in Broadwater
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Something broken during building work
- Soffit boards
For rented homes around Worthing station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
FAQs for Broadwater
Do you work near Worthing station?
Yes. Worthing station is about 0.7 miles south of Broadwater, and we cover both.
Do you cover Broadwater from London?
We cover Broadwater, about 48 miles from central London.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Testing around Broadwater
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Broadwater contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Broadwater is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Broadwater to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as Broadwater CofE Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For an older property in Broadwater, whether near St. Mary's Church or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Broadwater is within about 2 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Anywhere in BN14 and BN11, asbestos testing is available. Local streets include Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Broadwater, we cover Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Worthing (within half a mile south) and Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Thomas a Becket pub (0.8 miles west)
Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Broadwater
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
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 will advise.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site