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Asbestos Survey for Broadwater
Asbestos survey for properties in Broadwater and West Sussex: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Demolition projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey near Broadwater
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Asbestos survey in Broadwater
Before you buy, build or let in Broadwater, it helps to know what’s in the building. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Typical materials include garage roofs, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels, and people typically contact us about demolition and strip-out and surveys requested by builders before work.
In a smaller place like Broadwater, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Broadwater
More for properties in Broadwater
Broadwater buildings and asbestos surveys
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Properties in Broadwater range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Broadwater is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Broadwater to Brighton (11 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Worthing station, share asbestos information with trades before work. For a school like Broadwater CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 2 miles of Broadwater; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in BN14 and BN11, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Worthing (under half a mile south) and Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Thomas a Becket pub (0.8 miles west)
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Broadwater
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What we deal with in Broadwater
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in Broadwater, near St. Mary's Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Broadwater questions
Could my house in Broadwater contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Broadwater may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Broadwater and the area around Worthing station?
Yes. Worthing station is about 0.7 miles south of Broadwater, and we cover both.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts typically need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note