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Asbestos Surveys in Compton, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Compton? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
Need an asbestos survey in Compton?
How asbestos survey works in Compton
The type of survey you need in Compton depends on what happens next: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We will recommend the right one. Whether it’s buying a property built before 2000 and pre-work surveys for trades, we cover pipe lagging, floor tiles and water tanks.
Around a village like Compton, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Compton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- How much there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Compton buildings and asbestos surveys
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We cover Compton as part of West Sussex, for surveys of every size. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Schools such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you manage lettings around Rowlands Castle station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Compton, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in PO18, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Church Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Compton, we cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Compton
Do you work near Rowlands Castle station?
Yes, we cover Compton and the area towards Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Do you cover Compton from London?
Compton is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Compton?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Places near Compton
What else we do in Compton
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Typical jobs in Compton include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Altering an older house in Compton, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- The report contents
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
The process
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Compton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Options to consider in Compton
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Compton
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site