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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Somerley, West Sussex
Asbestos testing in Somerley: asbestos testing with written results, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Results builders ask for before work
Need asbestos testing in Somerley?
Which option is right?
Testing before work generally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Recommendations in plain English
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Asbestos testing for Somerley properties
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that is what we arrange in Somerley. Typical materials include floor tiles, panels behind heaters and black adhesive, and people typically contact us about porch canopies and tiles found under carpet.
In a village like Somerley, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Somerley
For managing agents and freeholders in Somerley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Somerley must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Questions from Somerley
Do you cover small places like Somerley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Somerley and the area around Fishbourne station?
Yes, we cover Somerley and the area towards Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Can you test Artex in Somerley?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Why people call us in Somerley
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Panels behind old heaters
- Soffit boards
For an older property in Somerley, whether near St James' Church or not, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Which survey type fits your plans
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- 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
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Asbestos testing in Somerley: local notes
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For tests in Somerley, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Somerley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Somerley to Southampton (26 miles away).
If you let flats near Fishbourne station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you work at a school like Birdham CE Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Wherever your property is in PO20, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Somerley. Other places close to Somerley we cover include Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Looking after things afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- File the result with your property paperwork
Things not to do
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Places near Somerley
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site