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Asbestos Testing in Pulborough
Need asbestos testing in Pulborough? We work across Pulborough and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Debris found after DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos help in Pulborough
Asbestos testing for Pulborough properties
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Pulborough, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. People often contact us about answers trades need before starting and single materials in rented homes between tenancies, including floor tiles, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
Homes in areas like Pulborough with older garages and outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
The process
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The quantity or area
- How big the building is
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Pulborough properties and asbestos testing
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Pulborough contact us for tests. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 17 miles away.
Schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If you live in an older house in Pulborough, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We carry out tests all over RH20 and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close; we cover every one. Pulborough sits on or near the A283; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. If your property is just outside Pulborough, we also cover Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Oddfellows Arms (under half a mile south-east)
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Pulborough: your questions answered
How far is Pulborough from London?
We cover Pulborough, about 41 miles from central London.
Could my house in Pulborough contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
How do I know if a material in Pulborough contains asbestos?
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.
Your options compared
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Typical tests in Pulborough
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Results builders ask for before work
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
For properties on main roads such as the A283, let us know where we can park.
Before you book anyone
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site