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Asbestos Testing for Sharpthorne
Asbestos testing in Sharpthorne: asbestos testing with written results. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- A material damaged during DIY
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Asbestos testing in Sharpthorne
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical jobs include soffit boards and one-off checks in rented property, involving soffit boards, black adhesive and flue pipes.
In a village like Sharpthorne, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
Send us the address in Sharpthorne, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Testing around Sharpthorne
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In Sharpthorne, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Sharpthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Sharpthorne to Crawley (7 miles away).
If you let flats near East Grinstead station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you live in an older house in Sharpthorne, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, and your test can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sharpthorne include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Sharpthorne, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in Sharpthorne
How far is Sharpthorne from London?
Sharpthorne is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Sharpthorne?
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?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
A few practical points:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
Things not to do
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Why people call us in Sharpthorne
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Parents and staff at schools such as West Hoathly CofE Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The scope, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site