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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Kent Street, West Sussex
Asbestos testing in Kent Street and across West Sussex: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- A material damaged during DIY
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos help in Kent Street
About our asbestos testing in Kent Street
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Whether it’s panels behind old heaters and garage roofs before replacement, we deal with soffit boards, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In a village like Kent Street, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Kent Street (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Kent Street
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
How it works
Taking a sample is normally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Options to consider in Kent Street
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
After the job
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Avoid these
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos testing in Kent Street: local notes
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Kent Street is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Kent Street is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 10 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in RH13, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Kent Street, we cover Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
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Kent Street questions
Do you come out to small villages like Kent Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work in Kent Street?
We do: Kent Street is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site