Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Survey in Brighton and Hove
Any pre-2000 building in Brighton and Hove may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Need an asbestos survey in Brighton and Hove?
Options to consider in Brighton and Hove
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Across London and the South East
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Asbestos survey for Brighton and Hove properties
Managing agents and landlords in Brighton and Hove use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. We often deal with pipe lagging, garage roofs and water tanks, and people generally contact us about public and community buildings and surveys requested by builders before work.
Older shops and offices in Brighton and Hove need asbestos management, and homes nearby need surveys before work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Surveys around Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. Anywhere in Brighton and Hove, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Got an older property in Brighton and Hove, close to Holy Cross Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near Aldrington station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Brighton and Hove, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Brighton and Hove is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in BN3, BN41 and BN1, we can help with an asbestos survey. From New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Brighton and Hove is on the A270 and A293, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Brighton and Hove, we also cover Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
A little further out are British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Atlas pub (less than half a mile north)
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Brighton and Hove
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Brighton and Hove questions
Is asbestos common in Brighton and Hove homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Brighton and Hove?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Where asbestos turns up
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Public and community buildings
Schools such as West Hove Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site