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Asbestos Testing in Saddlescombe
Asbestos testing in Saddlescombe and across West Sussex: asbestos sampling and testing, with written paperwork.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing near Saddlescombe
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Asbestos testing near Saddlescombe
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Saddlescombe, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Common materials are flue pipes, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are textured ceilings before a renovation and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In a village like Saddlescombe, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Step by step
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send us photos of the material
- 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
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
After the job
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
- Let us know what you want to do next
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
What we deal with in Saddlescombe
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- A material damaged during DIY
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Results builders ask for before work
For an older property in Saddlescombe, whether near The Church of the Holy Trinity or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- The number of samples
- VAT, clearly stated
Testing materials in Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Saddlescombe is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Saddlescombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
If you let flats near Hassocks station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 6 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Anywhere in BN45, asbestos testing is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Saddlescombe includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Questions from Saddlescombe
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Saddlescombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Saddlescombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- 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