West Sussex · England
Asbestos Survey for Adur
Asbestos survey across Adur and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey near Adur
Adur buildings and asbestos surveys
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Adur, just send the postcode. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Adur to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Shoreham-By-Sea station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Non-domestic buildings, The Sir Robert Woodard Academy among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Adur is within about 2 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in BN43 and BN15 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Adur include Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sussex Pad pub (0.9 miles south)
How asbestos survey works in Adur
Managing agents and landlords in Adur use surveys so trades know what to avoid. From community buildings and halls and rented homes due for maintenance, we deal with floor tiles, garage roofs and pipe lagging and more.
Rural homes near Adur have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
Typical surveys in Adur
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Altering an older house in Adur, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
Options to consider in Adur
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Houses, flats and business premises
- The right survey for your plans
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Nearby places to Adur
Other services in Adur
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
For businesses and landlords in Adur
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Adur must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
FAQs for Adur
Do you work near Shoreham-By-Sea station?
Yes, we cover Adur and the area towards Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
Do older homes in Adur have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site