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Asbestos Testing for The Haven
Any pre-2000 building in The Haven may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos testing with written results.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Asbestos testing near The Haven
If something has been damaged during work in The Haven, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical materials include soffit boards, floor tiles and black adhesive, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and one-off checks in rented property.
In a village like The Haven, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- The Haven (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Why people call us in The Haven
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, which saves time and money.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Answers trades need before starting
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
If you are a letting agent with homes near Billingshurst station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Testing materials in The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We work across The Haven and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. The Haven is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 12 miles away.
We carry out tests all over the RH14 postcode area. If your property is just outside The Haven, we also cover Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
How we price asbestos testing
Quotes vary because of:
- The building’s size and layout
- How easy it is to reach
- How much sampling is needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How it works
Taking a sample is normally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Make the area easy to reach
Don’ts
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
The Haven: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like The Haven?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Billingshurst station?
Yes, we cover The Haven and the area towards Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you test Artex in The Haven?
Yes, we do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We don’t carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site