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Asbestos Testing in Shoreham-by-Sea
Worried about asbestos in Shoreham-by-Sea? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos testing for Shoreham-by-Sea
How asbestos testing works in Shoreham-by-Sea
Before small jobs in Shoreham-by-Sea, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include something broken during building work and one-off checks in rented property, involving floor tiles, flue pipes and black adhesive.
In areas like Shoreham-by-Sea, we often test Artex, old tiles and garage roofs, before a renovation or repair. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Shoreham-by-Sea were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Options to consider in Shoreham-by-Sea
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Asbestos testing in Shoreham-by-Sea: local notes
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
If you let flats near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Shoreham-by-Sea, a quick test before work is sensible. The coast is within about a mile; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in BN43, BN15 and BN42, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or the roads around them. Being close to the A27 and A259, Shoreham-by-Sea is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Shoreham-by-Sea, we also cover Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west)
After we have finished in Shoreham-by-Sea
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Make the area easy to reach
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Please don’t take your own sample.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- The size and age of the building
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Shoreham-by-Sea: your questions answered
Do older homes in Shoreham-by-Sea have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Shoreham-By-Sea station?
Yes, we cover Shoreham-by-Sea, including the streets around Shoreham-By-Sea station.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Why people call us in Shoreham-by-Sea
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across West Sussex built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Typical jobs in Shoreham-by-Sea include:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Porch canopies
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Parents and staff at schools such as Buckingham Park Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How many samples are included
- The report contents
- Whether VAT is included
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
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What happens
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site