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Asbestos Testing for Lodsworth
Asbestos testing for properties in Lodsworth and West Sussex: asbestos testing with written results.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Panels behind old heaters
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing near Lodsworth
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
About our asbestos testing in Lodsworth
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s soffit boards and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
Rural properties near Lodsworth may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Lodsworth
Looking after things afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
What affects the price in Lodsworth
What drives the price:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
- Access to the area
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Common reasons for tests in Lodsworth
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If your home is one of the older properties in Lodsworth, near The Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Options to consider in Lodsworth
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Condition assessed for every material
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Step by step
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, in case you want them tested as well. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- 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
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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FAQs for Lodsworth
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Lodsworth from London?
Lodsworth is about 43 miles from central London, well within our area.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Lodsworth properties and asbestos testing
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lodsworth contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Lodsworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. We can help with tests on streets such as The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or the roads around them. We also carry out tests in Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note