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Asbestos Survey in Bedham
Asbestos survey in Bedham: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey in Bedham
About our asbestos survey in Bedham
Our surveys in Bedham cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and community buildings and halls, we cover textured ceilings, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
Village surveys around Bedham can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Bedham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Bedham questions
Do you work near Pulborough station?
Yes. Pulborough station is about 2.1 miles south-east of Bedham, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Bedham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Bedham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings usually starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Why people call us in Bedham
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
Altering an older house in Bedham, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The scope of the job, in writing
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
Surveying buildings in Bedham
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. For surveys in Bedham, tell us about parking and access. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Fittleworth CofE Village School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. For rented homes close to Pulborough station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Bedham, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in RH20 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill; we cover every one. For properties just outside Bedham, we cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Bedham
Other services in Bedham
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bedham
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
Choosing the right option
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Each material’s condition recorded
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
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.
- 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