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Asbestos Testing in Selsfield Common
Looking for asbestos testing in Selsfield Common? We cover Selsfield Common and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos testing in Selsfield Common
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
About our asbestos testing in Selsfield Common
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. If you’re planning bigger work in Selsfield Common, a survey of the areas affected is normally better, and we’ll tell you honestly which you need. We often deal with panels behind heaters, floor tiles and black adhesive, and people generally contact us about something broken during building work and corrugated roof sheets.
In towns and villages like Selsfield Common, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may have it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Porch canopies
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- One-off checks in rented property
If the property is on or near the B2028, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The report contents
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear next steps
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Selsfield Common
What else we do in Selsfield Common
Questions from Selsfield Common
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Selsfield Common?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The process
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Which survey type fits your plans
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Testing materials in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Selsfield Common contact us for tests. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
At a school like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If your home is one of the older properties in Selsfield Common, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start. Selsfield Common is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Selsfield Common is on the B2028, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site