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Asbestos Testing in Tangmere
Asbestos testing in Tangmere, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Debris found after DIY
Need asbestos testing in Tangmere?
Common questions in Tangmere
Do you cover Tangmere from London?
Tangmere is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Tangmere have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Tangmere may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
What happens if the test is positive?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Asbestos testing near Tangmere
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. For larger projects in Tangmere, a survey covers more, and we’ll say which makes sense. From garage roofs before replacement and answers trades need before starting, we cover garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and black adhesive.
In a smaller place like Tangmere, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much sampling is needed
- Parking and access charges
- The building’s size and layout
- The type of material and its condition
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The process
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, in case you want them tested as well. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- 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
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Testing materials in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tangmere is within our West Sussex area, for tests of every size. Tangmere is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Tangmere to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
At a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you are a letting agent with homes near Chichester station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Tangmere is within about 6 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Here we cover the PO20 and PO18 postcode area. From Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
- Schools near Tangmere include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof.
Nearby places to Tangmere
Other services in Tangmere
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Common reasons for tests in Tangmere
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:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- A material damaged during DIY
- Answers trades need before starting
If you live in an older house in Tangmere, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Tangmere were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
After the job
If no asbestos is found, work can generally go ahead normally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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