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Asbestos Testing in Worthing
Asbestos testing in Worthing: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing for Worthing
About our asbestos testing in Worthing
Before small jobs in Worthing, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. We often deal with garage roof sheets, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and people typically contact us about corrugated roof sheets and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down.
Builders and landlords in areas like Worthing often ask for a quick test before small jobs, so work is not held up. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Typical jobs in Worthing include:
- Something broken during building work
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Answers trades need before starting
Parents and staff at schools such as Durrington High School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Which option is right?
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Every main survey type
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Worthing properties and asbestos testing
Worthing is in West Sussex. Worthing is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Worthing to Brighton (12 miles away).
If you let flats near West Worthing station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If the property is on or near the A24 and A27, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. Worthing is within about 2 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Anywhere in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Church Road, Market Place and High Street. Being close to the A24 and A27, Worthing is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Worthing is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Worthing include Thomas A Becket First School (under half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The building’s size and layout
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
FAQs for Worthing
Do you cover Worthing and the area around West Worthing station?
Yes. West Worthing station is about 0.5 miles south-east of Worthing, and we cover both.
How far is Worthing from London?
We cover Worthing, about 48 miles from central London.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
How do I know if a material in Worthing contains asbestos?
Not by looking: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We take the sample safely and send it to an accredited lab.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you test Artex in Worthing?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Make the area easy to reach
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
How we work
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Nearby places to Worthing
Other services in Worthing
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site