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Asbestos Surveys in Angmering-on-Sea, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in Angmering-on-Sea: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey in Angmering-on-Sea
Asbestos survey for Angmering-on-Sea properties
If a building in Angmering-on-Sea dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and planned refurbishment work, we deal with garage roofs, soffits and pipe lagging.
Around a village like Angmering-on-Sea, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Angmering-on-Sea (BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Surveys around Angmering-on-Sea
Angmering-on-Sea is about 1 mile south-east of Rustington, in West Sussex. We work across Angmering-on-Sea and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a school like East Preston Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. If you let flats or houses near Angmering station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Angmering-on-Sea is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Angmering-on-Sea is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over BN16 and the streets around it. Local streets include Sea Lane, Sea Road and Manor Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Angmering-on-Sea, we cover West Kingston (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), West Preston (1 mile north-west) and Ferring (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.2 miles west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Angmering-on-Sea include Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.2 miles north)
Also near Angmering-on-Sea
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For businesses and landlords in Angmering-on-Sea
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common questions in Angmering-on-Sea
Is asbestos common in Angmering-on-Sea homes?
If your home in Angmering-on-Sea was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Angmering-on-Sea?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Which option is right?
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Angmering-on-Sea
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Why people call us in Angmering-on-Sea
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Public and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Got an older property in Angmering-on-Sea, close to The Parish Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- How many samples are included
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Angmering-on-Sea, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note