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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Horsham, West Sussex
Asbestos testing in Horsham, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos help in Horsham
Asbestos testing near Horsham
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. People often contact us about tiles found under carpet and porch canopies, including panels behind heaters, floor tiles and flue pipes.
Testing in Horsham covers homes and workplaces alike, from textured ceilings to floor tiles and roof sheets. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Horsham
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
Towns and villages near Horsham
What else we do in Horsham
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Testing materials in Horsham
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. If your test is in Horsham, let us know about access. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 7 miles away.
If you let property close to Horsham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Schools such as Bohunt Horsham should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44. From Station Road, London Road and Market Square or a nearby road, we can help. Horsham sits on or near the A24 and A29; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Horsham has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Horsham include Kingslea Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Horsham: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Horsham station?
Yes. Horsham station is close to the centre of Horsham, and we cover the whole area.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Make the area easy to reach
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
How it works
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may have it.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Porch canopies
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
On busy roads like the A24 and A29, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
Choosing the right option
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site