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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in North Mundham, West Sussex
Buildings in North Mundham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing for North Mundham
How asbestos testing works in North Mundham
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. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical jobs include garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and textured ceilings before a renovation, including garage roof sheets, flue pipes and black adhesive.
Rural properties near North Mundham may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- North Mundham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in North Mundham
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
For older homes anywhere in North Mundham, from near The Parish Church of St Stephen outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
What we do and don’t cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
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Asbestos testing in North Mundham: local notes
North Mundham is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We work across North Mundham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. North Mundham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
At a school like North Mundham Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let flats near Chichester station, testing before work avoids delays. North Mundham is within about 5 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Church Road, Fletcher Place and Palmer Place or the roads around them, wherever it is in North Mundham. We also carry out tests in Runcton (1 mile east), Hunston (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile west) and Lagness (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north-west).
- Schools near North Mundham include Chichester Free School (0.8 miles north-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Spotted Cow Public House (0.8 miles west)
After we have finished in North Mundham
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The size and age of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
For businesses and landlords in North Mundham
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.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Questions from North Mundham
Could my house in North Mundham contain asbestos?
If your home in North Mundham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is North Mundham from London?
North Mundham is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Do you cover North Mundham?
Yes, we do: North Mundham is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site