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Asbestos Testing in Pickhurst
Any pre-2000 building in Pickhurst may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing for Pickhurst
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Asbestos testing in Pickhurst
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. People often contact us about checks before maintenance in rented homes and textured ceilings before a renovation, involving floor tiles, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
Village homes in areas like Pickhurst often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Pickhurst, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Some practical advice:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Don’ts
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Pickhurst questions
Do you work near Pulborough station?
Yes, we cover Pickhurst and the area towards Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Nearby places to Pickhurst
Other services in Pickhurst
Where asbestos turns up
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Soffit boards
If you let property close to Pulborough station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
Testing materials in Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Pickhurst, just send the postcode. Pickhurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 17 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in RH20, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
Step by step
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. 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.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Recommendations in plain English
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
See how we quote and our cost guide.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The building’s size and layout
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Pickhurst, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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