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Asbestos Testing in Portfield
Asbestos testing in Portfield, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Answers trades need before starting
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos help in Portfield
Asbestos testing in Portfield
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include textured ceilings, black adhesive and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and answers trades need before starting.
In a smaller place like Portfield, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Portfield questions
Do you cover Portfield from London?
We cover Portfield, about 54 miles from central London.
Could my house in Portfield contain asbestos?
Any home in Portfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
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, and ask for advice.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Choosing the right option
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Clear next steps
- Records for your files
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear written quotes
Why people call us in Portfield
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across West Sussex built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are some of the things we deal with in Portfield:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Lab results for contractors before they start
For older homes anywhere in Portfield, from near St George's outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How many samples are included
Testing materials in Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Portfield contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Portfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Portfield to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
If the property is on or near the A259 and A285, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you let flats near Chichester station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The coast is within about 6 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Tests anywhere in PO19, PO20 and PO18 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road; we cover every one. Portfield sits on or near the A259 and A285; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Looking after things afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Make the area easy to reach
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
How we price asbestos testing
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
- How many different materials need sampling
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Nearby places to Portfield
More for properties in Portfield
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site