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Asbestos Testing for Shopwyke
Asbestos testing for properties in Shopwyke and West Sussex: asbestos testing with written results, with written paperwork.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Debris found after DIY
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Asbestos testing for Shopwyke properties
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? In Shopwyke, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. People often contact us about something broken during building work and boiler cupboard panels, involving black adhesive, textured ceilings and soffit boards.
In areas like Shopwyke, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Taking a sample is usually quick. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Shopwyke were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Why people call us in Shopwyke
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, so work can carry on normally.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Debris found after DIY
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Answers trades need before starting
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
For an older property in Shopwyke, whether near The Parish Church of St Peter or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Some practical advice:
- Clear access to the area
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Photos of the material help us plan
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Nearby places to Shopwyke
Other services in Shopwyke
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
Testing materials in Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shopwyke contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Shopwyke is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Shopwyke to Brighton (27 miles away).
If you let property close to Chichester station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Parents and staff at schools such as Westbourne House School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in PO20, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Coach Road and Drayton Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down.
- Schools near Shopwyke include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of survey you need
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Shopwyke: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Shopwyke homes?
If your home in Shopwyke was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Shopwyke from London?
We cover Shopwyke, about 53 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site