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Asbestos Testing in Funtington
Found something that might be asbestos in Funtington? Our service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, with clear advice at each step.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing for Funtington
About our asbestos testing in Funtington
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Funtington, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. From floor tiles and black adhesive and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we cover panels behind heaters, floor tiles and garage roof sheets.
In towns and villages like Funtington, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Practical recommendations
- Covering London and the South East
See how we quote and our cost guide.
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Why people call us in Funtington
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Schools such as Funtington Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How many different materials need sampling
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- How many outbuildings are included
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Towns and villages near Funtington
Other services in Funtington
After we’ve finished in Funtington
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Funtington properties and asbestos testing
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Funtington is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Funtington to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For rented homes around Nutbourne station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For older homes anywhere in Funtington, from near The Parish Church of St Mary outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. Funtington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in PO18, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Funtington, we also cover West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Funtington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Funtington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Funtington from London?
Funtington is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Funtington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site