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Asbestos Testing for Hunston
Found something that might be asbestos in Hunston? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Porch canopies
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Asbestos testing in Hunston
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? In Hunston, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. We often deal with panels behind heaters, flue pipes and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are soffits and porch canopies before replacement and single materials in rented homes between tenancies.
In areas like Hunston, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Questions from Hunston
How far is Hunston from London?
We cover Hunston, about 56 miles from central London.
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes. Chichester station is about 1.5 miles north of Hunston, and we cover both.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
After we’ve finished in Hunston
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Let us know what you want to do next
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The type of material and its condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Send us the address in Hunston, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Why people call us in Hunston
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffit boards
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
Parents and staff at schools such as North Mundham Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What to look for in a quote
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
Which option is right?
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
Asbestos testing in Hunston: local notes
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Hunston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Hunston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If you let flats near Chichester station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you live in an older house in Hunston, a quick test before work is sensible. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spotted Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How we work
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Hunston, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hunston must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site