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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Furnace Green, West Sussex
Asbestos testing for properties in Furnace Green and West Sussex: laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Soffit boards
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Something broken during building work
Need asbestos testing in Furnace Green?
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
About our asbestos testing in Furnace Green
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. People often contact us about one-off checks in rented property and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, including textured ceilings, flue pipes and panels behind heaters.
Homes in places like Furnace Green with older garages and outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of survey you need
- The quantity or area
- How much sampling is needed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
After the job
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to the area
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Don’ts
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Questions from Furnace Green
Could my house in Furnace Green contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Furnace Green may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Furnace Green and the area around Three Bridges station?
Yes. Three Bridges station is about 1.2 miles north of Furnace Green, and we cover both.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for tests in Furnace Green
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may have it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
Parents and staff at schools such as Brook Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Asbestos testing in Furnace Green: local notes
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We work across Furnace Green and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Furnace Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
If you live in an older house in Furnace Green, a quick test before work is sensible. If you are a letting agent with homes near Three Bridges station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
For tests in RH10, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Furnace Green, we also cover Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Furnace Green include Oriel High School (0.5 miles north) and Three Bridges Junior School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Charcoal Burner pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Furnace Green
More for properties in Furnace Green
Duty holders and landlords in Furnace Green
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note