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Asbestos Surveys in Ashington, West Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in Ashington? We cover Ashington and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
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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. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
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Asbestos survey for Ashington properties
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and common parts of flats and HMOs, we cover flues, water tanks and textured ceilings.
In a village like Ashington, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in West Sussex can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Typical jobs in Ashington include:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Got an older property in Ashington, close to Ashington Methodist Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- The number of samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
After we have finished in Ashington
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Going forward:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
For businesses and landlords in Ashington
For managing agents and freeholders in Ashington, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What affects the price in Ashington
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- The survey type
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Also in Ashington
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Recommendations in plain English
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Ashington: your questions answered
Do you cover Ashington from London?
Ashington is about 41 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Ashington homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ashington can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Ashington?
That depends on what you’re planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Surveying buildings in Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Ashington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Ashington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Ashington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Ashington CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Ashington, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Ashington we cover include Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashington include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
The scope of an asbestos survey
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site