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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Colgate, West Sussex
Asbestos testing in Colgate: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Garage roofs before replacement
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Asbestos testing in Colgate
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical materials include floor tiles, garage roof sheets and soffit boards, and typical jobs are old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and answers trades need before starting.
Village homes in areas like Colgate often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Some practical advice:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Also near Colgate
Duty holders and landlords in Colgate
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Why people call us in Colgate
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Porch canopies
- A material damaged during DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Parents and staff at schools such as Colgate Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Colgate questions
Do you cover Colgate and the area around Faygate station?
Yes, we cover Colgate and the area towards Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
How far is Colgate from London?
We cover Colgate, about 30 miles from central London.
Can you test Artex in Colgate?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. You will get an estimate when we quote.
How do I know if a material in Colgate contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Colgate
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
Asbestos testing in Colgate: local notes
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We work across Colgate and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Colgate, near St. Saviour's Church or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. If you let flats near Faygate station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Here we cover the RH13 and RH12 postcode area. Whether your property is on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Colgate we cover include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colgate include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (within half a mile west)
Which option is right?
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site