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Asbestos Testing in Tisman's Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Tisman's Common? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- One-off checks in rented property
Need asbestos testing in Tisman's Common?
Duty holders and landlords in Tisman's Common
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
About our asbestos testing in Tisman's Common
Before small jobs in Tisman's Common, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Whether it’s checks before maintenance in rented homes and Artex before downlights or rewiring, we cover garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and textured ceilings and more.
In a village like Tisman's Common, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Tisman's Common properties and asbestos testing
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If your test is in Tisman's Common, let us know about access. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Tisman's Common to Guildford (12 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Tisman's Common, from near St John the Baptist outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in RH12, asbestos testing is available. Streets in the area include Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Nearby places to Tisman's Common
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Good to know
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Tisman's Common
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Once we’re done:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Group several materials into one visit
- Make the area easy to reach
Avoid these
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Tisman's Common questions
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Tisman's Common homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How long do test results take?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What we deal with in Tisman's Common
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may have it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
At a school like Pennthorpe School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
What happens
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Tisman's Common
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note