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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Asbestos testing for properties in Fishbourne and West Sussex: asbestos testing with written results.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Porch canopies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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FAQs for Fishbourne
Do you work near Fishbourne station?
Yes. Fishbourne station is close to the centre of Fishbourne, and we cover the whole area.
How far is Fishbourne from London?
Fishbourne is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How do I know if a material in Fishbourne contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We take the sample safely and send it to an accredited lab.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Asbestos testing for Fishbourne properties
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Fishbourne use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and a material damaged during DIY, including floor tiles, garage roof sheets and soffit boards.
Properties in Fishbourne 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.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
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Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Testing around Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Fishbourne is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Fishbourne to Southampton (26 miles away).
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Fishbourne station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Schools such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
We handle tests in every part of PO19 and PO18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens; we cover every one. Other places close to Fishbourne we cover include Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How many outbuildings are included
- How big the building is
- Parking and access charges
- How much sampling is needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
How we work
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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What it might be made of
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Common reasons for tests in Fishbourne
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, which saves time and money.
These come up again and again:
- Debris found after DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
For older homes anywhere in Fishbourne, from near Church of St Peter and St Mary outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The report contents
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
After we have finished:
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you’re planning
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note