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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN16
Asbestos removal and surveys across BN16, from Rustington, Angmering and East Preston. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in BN16
Towns and villages in BN16
- Rustington
- Angmering
- East Preston
- West Preston
- Angmering-on-Sea
- Kingston Gorse
- West Kingston
- Hammerpot
- Littlehampton
What we do in BN16
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos testing works in BN16
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. We often deal with garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and flue pipes, and typical jobs are old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and one-off checks in rented property.
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Prices in BN16
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Work done to the regulations
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Around Rustington
Around Rustington, we work at homes and buildings near Rustington Community Primary School, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Littlehampton Academy. Nearby too are Mewsbrook Park (0.9 miles south-west) and Littlehampton College (1.2 miles west). Rustington’s nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
BN16: testing for homes and workplaces
In BN16, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike. Around 9 places in BN16 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Rustington: On busy roads like the B2140, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If your home is one of the older properties in Rustington, near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can generally go ahead normally.
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Weighing up your options
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Your questions about asbestos testing in BN16
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We will recommend a number once we know more.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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