East Sussex · England
Asbestos Survey for Burlow
Asbestos survey in Burlow: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey in Burlow
Surveying buildings in Burlow
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Burlow, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Burlow to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Burlow is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We cover surveys across the TN21 postcode area. Whether your property is on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The May Garland Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How asbestos survey works in Burlow
What you are planning in Burlow decides the survey: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We will match the survey to the plan. Common materials are water tanks, floor tiles and soffits, and typical jobs are kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and public and community buildings.
Village properties around Burlow often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Burlow (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Choosing the right option
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Clear next steps
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Burlow: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Burlow?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Burlow have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you cover Burlow?
Yes, we do: our area includes Burlow and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Where asbestos turns up
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in Burlow, near Christ Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The report contents
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site