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Asbestos Survey in Bilsham
Buildings in Bilsham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey for Bilsham
Asbestos survey for Bilsham properties
Plenty of older buildings, in Bilsham as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. Whether it’s checks on rental property and community buildings and halls, we deal with flues, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels and more.
Rural homes near Bilsham have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
The process
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Send us the address in Bilsham, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Common questions in Bilsham
Do you cover small places like Bilsham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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.
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 normally needed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Common reasons for surveys in Bilsham
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
For rented homes close to Barnham station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- How many samples are included
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
Duty holders and landlords in Bilsham
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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
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.
Bilsham buildings and asbestos surveys
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bilsham is within our West Sussex area, for surveys of every size. Bilsham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Bilsham to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Bilsham, whether near Bilsham Chapel or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. For a school like Yapton CE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Bilsham, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 4 miles of Bilsham; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in BN18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note