West Sussex · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Dial Post, West Sussex
Buildings in Dial Post built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing in Dial Post
How asbestos testing works in Dial Post
If something has been damaged during work in Dial Post, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with, and what to do next. People often contact us about porch canopies and tiles found under carpet, including textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffit boards.
In a village like Dial Post, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Dial Post: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Dial Post?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Dial Post have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you test Artex in Dial Post?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. Ask and we’ll explain.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
What affects the price in Dial Post
What drives the price:
- The type of survey you need
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size and age of the building
- The number of materials to sample
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Why people call us in Dial Post
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The report contents
- How many samples are included
- Whether VAT is included
Options to consider in Dial Post
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Dial Post
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Testing around Dial Post
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. If your test is in Dial Post, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Dial Post to Brighton (13 miles away).
We carry out tests all over the RH13 postcode area. Whether your property is on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Dial Post, we cover Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
After the job
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
To avoid problems in future:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Don’ts
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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