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Asbestos Surveys in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Asbestos survey for Broad Oak: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey in Broad Oak
How asbestos survey works in Broad Oak
Plenty of older buildings, in Broad Oak as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. From community buildings and halls and planned refurbishment work, we deal with pipe lagging, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
Around a village like Broad Oak, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Duty holders and landlords in Broad Oak
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Broad Oak, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Broad Oak, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Broad Oak questions
Do you come out to small villages like Broad Oak?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Why people call us in Broad Oak
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look.
Typical jobs in Broad Oak include:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Non-domestic buildings, Broad Oak Community Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Surveys around Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Broad Oak as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our area stretches from Broad Oak to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Stonegate station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. If you have an older property in Broad Oak, near Ebenezer Chapel or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Broad Oak, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over TN21 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road, wherever it is in Broad Oak. Other places close to Broad Oak we cover include Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
More for properties in Broad Oak
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site