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Asbestos Surveys in Coates, West Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in Coates? We work across Coates and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
Need an asbestos survey in Coates?
How asbestos survey works in Coates
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Coates must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Whether it’s managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we cover water tanks, floor tiles and textured ceilings and more.
Around a village like Coates, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Asbestos surveys in Coates: local notes
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In Coates, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Coates is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Fittleworth CofE Village School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts. If you have an older property in Coates, near Church of St Agatha or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Coates is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We cover surveys across the RH20 postcode area. Close by, we cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Other services in Coates
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Coates questions
Do you cover Coates and the area around Pulborough station?
Yes, we cover Coates and the area towards Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east.
Can you survey a school or hall near Coates?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- Condition ratings, not just a list
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note