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Asbestos Survey for Barcombe Cross
Asbestos survey across Barcombe Cross, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
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Asbestos survey in Barcombe Cross
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical jobs include planned refurbishment work and buying a property built before 2000, including soffits, floor tiles and flues.
In a village like Barcombe Cross, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
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 those areas need to be empty. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Barcombe Cross buildings and asbestos surveys
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe Cross has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Barcombe Cross, whether near St Francis of Assisi or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near Cooksbridge station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Barcombe Cross, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. Your property could be on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Barcombe Cross. Neighbouring places we cover include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What we deal with in Barcombe Cross
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across East Sussex can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are some of the things we deal with in Barcombe Cross:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Planned refurbishment work
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
For a school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The survey type
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Barcombe Cross
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
A few practical points:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Barcombe Cross
Do older homes in Barcombe Cross have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
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.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site