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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Upperton, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Upperton may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
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About our asbestos testing in Upperton
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Upperton you’re not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. People often contact us about panels behind old heaters and one-off checks in rented property, involving floor tiles, garage roof sheets and soffit boards.
In a village like Upperton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos testing in Upperton
Is asbestos common in Upperton homes?
Any home in Upperton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Upperton from London?
We cover Upperton, about 42 miles from central London.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you test Artex in Upperton?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The scope of asbestos testing
Worth knowing before you book:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Upperton
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How big the building is
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- How many different materials need sampling
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- The right survey for your plans
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
After the job
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
After we’ve finished:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Let us know what you want to do next
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, in case you want them tested as well. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Upperton
Testing can show a material does not contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Boiler cupboard panels
For an older property in Upperton, whether near The Parish Church of All Hallows or not, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What the report or result will contain
- The number of samples
Asbestos testing in Upperton: local notes
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upperton contact us for tests. Upperton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across GU28 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site