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Asbestos Testing for Wick
Asbestos testing across Wick and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing in Wick
About our asbestos testing in Wick
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Wick, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. From floor tiles and black adhesive and results builders ask for before work, we cover panels behind heaters, flue pipes and soffit boards and more.
Properties in Wick with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A photo of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
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Options to consider in Wick
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Every main survey type
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The process
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Wick questions
Do older homes in Wick have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Wick from London?
Wick is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you work in Wick?
Yes, Wick is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Testing materials in Wick
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wick contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Wick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Wick to Brighton (18 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Wick, from near All Saints outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. For properties on main roads such as the B2284, let us know where we can park. Wick is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Tests anywhere in BN17 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Wick sits on or near the B2284, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Wick, we also cover Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wick include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Wick include The Littlehampton Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Locomotive Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Typical tests in Wick
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Answers trades need before starting
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs before replacement
Parents and staff at schools such as Lyminster Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before booking anyone
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site