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Asbestos Testing for Highleigh
Asbestos testing across Highleigh and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
Asbestos testing in Highleigh
The process
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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About our asbestos testing in Highleigh
If something has been damaged during work in Highleigh, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Whether it’s boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and something broken during building work, we deal with soffit boards, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
Rural properties near Highleigh may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
Avoid these
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Highleigh, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
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Highleigh questions
Could my house in Highleigh contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Highleigh may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Highleigh and the area around Chichester station?
Yes. Chichester station is about 3.9 miles north of Highleigh, and we cover both.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. We can do it for you.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we will explain what applies to your job.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your options compared
Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you’re worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs generally just need a test. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- The right survey for your plans
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
Common reasons for tests in Highleigh
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For rented homes around Chichester station, testing before work avoids delays.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Highleigh properties and asbestos testing
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Highleigh has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 28 miles away.
If you work at a school like Sidlesham Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For an older property in Highleigh, whether near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. Highleigh is within about 4 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, wherever it is in Highleigh. If your property is just outside Highleigh, we also cover Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site