England

Asbestos Survey in Brighton and Hove

Asbestos survey in all 30 towns and villages of Brighton and Hove, for homes, landlords and businesses.

Towns we cover in Brighton and Hove

Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us the postcode for a quote.

Main towns

Also in Brighton and Hove

Postcode areas we cover

How asbestos survey works in Brighton and Hove

Planning building work in Brighton and Hove? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Typical jobs include planned refurbishment work and demolition and strip-out, including water tanks, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels.

For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards.

Send us the address and what you need the survey for
We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
Samples go to the laboratory
The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear

Pricing in Brighton and Hove

The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.

What you get

Every main survey type
Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Clear notes on any areas not reached
Clear written quotes

Get a quote

Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.

Near you in Brighton

Locally, our jobs take us close to Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Brighton: London Road (Brighton) station. Nearby you will also find Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.

Asbestos surveys across Brighton and Hove

From Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to 6 villages and hamlets, buildings across Brighton and Hove range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too. 30 of the places we cover in Brighton and Hove are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.

Brighton: Got an older property in Brighton, close to St Martin's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For rented homes close to London Road (Brighton) station, share asbestos information with trades before work.

Choosing the right option

A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in.

Questions to ask before booking

That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What the report or result will contain
Survey methods in line with HSG264
Whether VAT is included

Limits to be aware of

Before you book, note that:

A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time

Afterwards

Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.

Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Share any previous surveys or drawings
Survey first, then book the trades

Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.

Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.

Should you do it yourself?

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.

Duty holders and landlords in Brighton and Hove

Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.

Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Brighton and Hove must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

Common questions in Brighton and Hove

What if the weather’s bad?

That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.

Can you quote from photos?

Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.

What does the survey report include?

The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.

How can I get a price?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Do you work in flats?

Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.

Do landlords need an asbestos survey?

Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings normally starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.

Should all asbestos be removed?

Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.