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Asbestos Surveys in Chichester, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in Chichester, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey near Chichester
Asbestos survey in Chichester
If you are buying a home or building in Chichester from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Typical jobs include kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and rented homes due for maintenance, including flues, garage roofs and water tanks.
Town-centre shops and offices in Chichester are non-domestic premises with a duty to manage asbestos, and homes nearby need surveys before work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Chichester: local notes
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. Chichester has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Chichester is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
A school such as Lancastrian Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. If you manage lettings around Chichester station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
For surveys in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10, just send the postcode and a few photos. From St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. With the A27 and A259 close by, Chichester is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Chichester has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (within half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Central C of E Junior School (within half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Chichester
More for properties in Chichester
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Chichester, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Typical surveys in Chichester
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
These are some of the things we deal with in Chichester:
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you have an older property in Chichester, near Church of St Paul or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The building’s size and layout
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Chichester: your questions answered
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Chichester and the area towards Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Chichester?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Chichester?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you work in Chichester?
Yes, Chichester is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
After we have finished in Chichester
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Survey first, then book the trades
Don’ts
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Chichester
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- 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