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Asbestos Survey in West Sussex

We work in 371 towns and villages across West Sussex for asbestos survey, planned to HSE guidance.

Asbestos Survey across West Sussex

Asbestos survey in every part of West Sussex

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

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How asbestos survey works in West Sussex

The type of survey you need in West Sussex depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll match the survey to the plan. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and demolition projects, involving soffits, pipe lagging and garage roofs.

The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report.

Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations

What it costs in West Sussex

Every quote says whether VAT is included.

Why people choose us

Covering London and the South East
Every main survey type
Condition ratings, not just a list
Clear notes on any areas not reached

Get a quote

For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.

What’s near Crawley

In Crawley, that can mean a property near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Other local landmarks include The George Hotel (under half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Crawley: Crawley station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.

West Sussex: surveys for every kind of building

West Sussex covers everything from Crawley, Horsham and Worthing to 293 small villages and hamlets, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too. The South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape are within easy reach of places across West Sussex, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common. Around 121 places in West Sussex are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.

Crawley: Altering an older house in Crawley, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For a school like Three Bridges Junior School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.

What it might be made of

Asbestos cement

Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.

Insulating board

Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.

Responsibilities for owners

Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West Sussex must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.

Options to consider in West Sussex

An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas.

What your quote should include

Whether extra samples cost more
Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
The scope, in writing

Looking after things afterwards

Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.

Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Survey first, then book the trades
Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches

Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.

Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.

What we do and don’t cover

The usual limits are:

The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use

FAQs for West Sussex

Do landlords need an asbestos survey?

It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.

Do you survey commercial buildings in West Sussex?

We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.

Will I get the price in writing?

Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.

What if my house is newer?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.

How do I get a quote?

Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.

What will I get after the survey?

Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.