West Sussex · England
Asbestos Testing in Lancing
Asbestos testing across Lancing and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Debris found after DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing near Lancing
How asbestos testing works in Lancing
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. From soffits and porch canopies before replacement and boiler cupboard panels, we deal with garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
Properties in Lancing with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Lancing (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Lancing
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you live in an older house in Lancing, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What your quote should include
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. 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
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos testing
So you know what to expect:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Asbestos testing in Lancing: local notes
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Lancing, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Lancing is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Lancing to Brighton (8 miles away).
For properties on main roads such as the A2025, let us know where we can park. If you are a letting agent with homes near Lancing station, testing before work avoids delays. The coast is within about 3 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Tests anywhere in BN15 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close, wherever it is in Lancing. Main roads around Lancing include the A2025, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (under half a mile south-west)
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Accredited laboratory results
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near Lancing
What else we do in Lancing
FAQs for Lancing
Do you cover Lancing from London?
We cover Lancing, about 47 miles from central London.
Do you cover Lancing and the area around Lancing station?
Yes, we cover Lancing, including the streets around Lancing station.
How do I know if a material in Lancing contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site