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Asbestos Testing for Heath Common
Asbestos testing across Heath Common, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Something broken during building work
- One-off checks in rented property
- Results builders ask for before work
Get a quote for Heath Common
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Asbestos testing in Heath Common
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Heath Common? Testing a sample settles the question. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Typical jobs include one-off checks in rented property and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including black adhesive, panels behind heaters and floor tiles.
In a village like Heath Common, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Heath Common
Do you come out to small villages like Heath Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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 test Artex in Heath Common?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you cover Heath Common?
Yes. We cover Heath Common and the surrounding area as part of West Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Some practical advice:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Photos of the material help us plan
- File the result with your property paperwork
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- The size and age of the building
- The number of materials to sample
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
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.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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Typical tests in Heath Common
The risk generally comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Corrugated roof sheets
For older homes anywhere in Heath Common, from near Church of the Holy Sepulchre outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
Testing materials in Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. In Heath Common, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Heath Common to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you work at a school like Thakeham Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you let property close to Pulborough station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. Whether your property is on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Heath Common, we also cover Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Heath Common include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site