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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Shipley, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Shipley? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Answers trades need before starting
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Asbestos testing in Shipley
Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. From panels behind old heaters and soffit boards, we deal with panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
In areas like Shipley, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Shipley: local notes
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Shipley is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Shipley to Crawley (about 12 miles away).
If you let property close to Billingshurst station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you work at a school like Shipley CofE Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
We cover tests across RH13 and the streets around it. From Church Close and School Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Shipley questions
Do you cover Shipley and the area around Billingshurst station?
Yes, we cover Shipley and the area towards Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west.
Do you cover small places like Shipley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How much sampling is needed
- The type of survey you need
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
For businesses and landlords in Shipley
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- The right survey for your plans
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
What happens next
A positive result is not a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
A few practical points:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Things not to do
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site