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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hardham, West Sussex
Asbestos testing for properties in Hardham and West Sussex: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing for Hardham
Asbestos testing near Hardham
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Hardham. Common materials are soffit boards, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are single materials in rented homes between tenancies and something broken during building work.
In a village like Hardham, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How big the building is
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Questions from Hardham
Do you cover small places like Hardham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Hardham contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hardham can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
After the job
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Keeping things safe:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Let us know what you want to do next
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
What we deal with in Hardham
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
Typical jobs in Hardham include:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
If you live in an older house in Hardham, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos testing in Hardham: local notes
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Hardham, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Hardham to Crawley (about 18 miles away).
At a school like St James' CofE Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let flats near Pulborough station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in RH20, asbestos testing is available. For properties just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- 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
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Hardham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How we work
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site