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Asbestos Testing in Lidsey
Worried about asbestos in Lidsey? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Panels behind old heaters
- One-off checks in rented property
- Tiles found under carpet
Asbestos testing near Lidsey
About our asbestos testing in Lidsey
If something has been damaged during work in Lidsey, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with. Whether it’s Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and floor tiles and black adhesive, we deal with garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
In towns and villages like Lidsey, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Lidsey properties and asbestos testing
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lidsey contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For rented homes around Barnham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Parents and staff at schools such as Aldingbourne Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Wherever your property is in PO22, asbestos testing is available. That could mean a property on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, wherever it is in Lidsey. Close by, we cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Lidsey include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Questions from Lidsey
Do you come out to small villages like Lidsey?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Lidsey from London?
Lidsey is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you test Artex in Lidsey?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Lidsey
Our quotes take into account:
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey type
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Common reasons for tests in Lidsey
Testing can show a material does not contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
Typical jobs in Lidsey include:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For older homes anywhere in Lidsey, from near The Parish Church of St Mary outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Nearby places to Lidsey
What else we do in Lidsey
After we have finished in Lidsey
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
Some practical advice:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Make the area easy to reach
- File the result with your property paperwork
Avoid these
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note