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Asbestos Testing for Chidham
Asbestos testing across Chidham, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Debris found after DIY
Need asbestos testing in Chidham?
Asbestos testing for Chidham properties
Before small jobs in Chidham, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include soffit boards and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving flue pipes, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
Rural properties near Chidham may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
How we price asbestos testing
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
- The size and age of the building
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- A photo of the whole area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
After we’ve finished in Chidham
If no asbestos is found, work can normally go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
Some practical advice:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Chidham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
FAQs for Chidham
Do you cover small places like Chidham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Chidham homes?
Any home in Chidham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can you test Artex in Chidham?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Which option is right?
Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs generally just need a test. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Common reasons for tests in Chidham
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, so work can carry on normally.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
For an older property in Chidham, whether near The Parish Church of St Mary or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What your quote should include
- The number of samples
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
Places near Chidham
Testing materials in Chidham
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Chidham is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Chidham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Chidham to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
At a school like Chidham Parochial Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to Nutbourne station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Chidham is within about 6 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Wherever your property is in PO18, we can help with asbestos testing. Whether your property is on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Chidham include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Chidham include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site