Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Survey in Aldrington
Asbestos survey in Aldrington: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey in Aldrington
For businesses and landlords in Aldrington
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
About our asbestos survey in Aldrington
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Aldrington, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. Typical jobs include community buildings and halls and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, including flues, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs.
In places like Aldrington, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aldrington: your questions answered
Do you cover Aldrington and the area around Portslade station?
Yes. Portslade station is about 0.6 miles north-west of Aldrington, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Aldrington?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What’s the difference between a test and 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 on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Typical surveys in Aldrington
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
A school such as Hove Junior School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Options to consider in Aldrington
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Asbestos surveys in Aldrington: local notes
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Aldrington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented homes close to Portslade station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Planning work on an older building in Aldrington, whether near St Philip's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Aldrington is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We carry out surveys all over BN3, BN41 and BN42 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Aldrington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldrington include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Aldrington include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gather Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Places near Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
What happens
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much sampling is needed
- How big the building is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- 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