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Asbestos Survey for Barcombe
Asbestos survey for Barcombe: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey near Barcombe
How it works
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. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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How asbestos survey works in Barcombe
A survey is not 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. Typical materials include floor tiles, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels, and people typically contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and buying a property built before 2000.
Village surveys around Barcombe can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Barcombe (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in Barcombe
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Got an older property in Barcombe, close to The Parish Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before booking anyone
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
- The number of samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
Towns and villages near Barcombe
What else we do in Barcombe
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What affects the price in Barcombe
When we quote, we look at:
- How many outbuildings are included
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Duty holders and landlords in Barcombe
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Common questions in Barcombe
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Barcombe contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Surveying buildings in Barcombe
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For surveys in Barcombe, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Barcombe to Brighton (9 miles away).
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Barcombe are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. If you’re a landlord near Cooksbridge station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Barcombe, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over BN8 and the streets around it. Other places close to Barcombe we cover include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site