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Asbestos Surveys in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Chiddingly may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
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After we have finished in Chiddingly
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Asbestos survey in Chiddingly
Plenty of older buildings, in Chiddingly as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you’re in, so you can plan sensibly. Whether it’s kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and checks on rental property, we cover floor tiles, flues and boiler cupboard panels and more.
Rural homes near Chiddingly have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Asbestos surveys in Chiddingly: local notes
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Chiddingly, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Chiddingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Berwick (Sussex) station, share asbestos information with trades before work. For a school like Chiddingly Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across the BN8 postcode area. If your property is just outside Chiddingly, we also cover Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells Public House (less than half a mile north)
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DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- How many different materials need sampling
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
Send us the address in Chiddingly, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
Chiddingly: your questions answered
Do you cover Chiddingly from London?
We cover Chiddingly, about 43 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Chiddingly?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is a survey needed before building work in Chiddingly?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my property contains 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.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Chiddingly, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
- 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