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Asbestos Testing for East Preston
Buildings in East Preston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Something broken during building work
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
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Afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Let us know what you want to do next
- File the result with your property paperwork
Things not to do
Please do not take your own sample.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Asbestos testing for East Preston properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. We often deal with textured ceilings, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are porch canopies and results builders ask for before work.
Properties in East Preston with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
East Preston: your questions answered
Could my house in East Preston contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
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.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
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.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Testing materials in East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in East Preston contact us for tests. East Preston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from East Preston to Brighton (15 miles away).
If you work at a school like East Preston Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For an older property in East Preston, whether near The Parish Church of St Mary or not, a quick test before work is sensible. East Preston is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. East Preston is within about 3 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Wherever your property is in BN16 and BN12, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in East Preston. Other places close to East Preston we cover include Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around East Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
- How big the building is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The parking 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.
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The process
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in East Preston
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Panels behind old heaters
For rented homes around Angmering station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Options to consider in East Preston
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
The scope of asbestos testing
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
Duty holders and landlords in East Preston
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site