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Asbestos Surveys in Cliffe, East Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in Cliffe? We work across Cliffe and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey in Cliffe
About our asbestos survey in Cliffe
Planning building work in Cliffe? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Whether it’s schools, halls and community buildings and surveys requested by builders before work, we deal with textured ceilings, water tanks and garage roofs.
In places like Cliffe, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Cliffe
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your property is in Cliffe, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Cliffe to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
If you have an older property in Cliffe, near Church of St Thomas at Cliffe or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you are a landlord near Lewes station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Cliffe is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in BN7 and BN8, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road. Being close to the A26, Cliffe is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (within half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north-west)
The scope of an asbestos survey
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What happens
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cliffe
We base our quote on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- The size and age of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Cliffe
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Cliffe homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cliffe may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, 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, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you cover Cliffe?
Yes. We cover Cliffe and the surrounding area as part of East Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings normally starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
What happens next
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Places near Cliffe
Other services in Cliffe
For businesses and landlords in Cliffe
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Cliffe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Why people call us in Cliffe
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Cliffe are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
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, so you’re comparing like with like. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site