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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Selmeston, East Sussex
Need asbestos testing in Selmeston? We cover Selmeston and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Debris found after DIY
- Tiles found under carpet
Need asbestos testing in Selmeston?
How asbestos testing works in Selmeston
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that’s what we arrange in Selmeston. Typical jobs include soffit boards and textured ceilings before a renovation, including panels behind heaters, floor tiles and soffit boards.
In a village like Selmeston, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Duty holders and landlords in Selmeston
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Selmeston must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Selmeston properties and asbestos testing
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. For tests in Selmeston, tell us about parking and access. We work in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Selmeston, from near The Parish Church of St Mary outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. Selmeston is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 6 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Wherever your property is in BN26, we can help with asbestos testing. Your property could be on The Street and Lewes Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Selmeston, we also cover Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
How we price asbestos testing
We base our quote on:
- The survey type
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Other services in Selmeston
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Looking after things afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Clear access to the area
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Questions from Selmeston
Could my house in Selmeston contain asbestos?
If your home in Selmeston was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Selmeston from London?
We cover Selmeston, about 47 miles from central London.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Does weather affect the work?
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 depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
Which option is right?
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Selmeston
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- The right survey for your plans
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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