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Asbestos Testing in Lordington
Any pre-2000 building in Lordington may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Need asbestos testing in Lordington?
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos testing in Lordington
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Lordington you are not sure about, testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. From floor tiles and black adhesive and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, we cover flue pipes, black adhesive and garage roof sheets and more.
Rural properties near Lordington may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Lordington (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Weighing up your options
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Every main survey type
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Typical tests in Lordington
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, so work can carry on normally.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Debris found after DIY
- Results builders ask for before work
- One-off checks in rented property
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
For an older property in Lordington, whether near Racton Church or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
Places near Lordington
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After the job
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
- Clear access to the area
Avoid these
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Lordington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lordington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so it’s worth knowing.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Lordington questions
Do you cover Lordington from London?
Lordington is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Lordington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Testing materials in Lordington
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We work across Lordington and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Schools such as Bourne Community College should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Southbourne station, testing before work avoids delays. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in PO18 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Lordington, we also cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note