Hampshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Crawley, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Crawley? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey for Crawley
Asbestos survey in Crawley
Not every older building in Crawley contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours. From community buildings and halls and planned refurbishment work, we deal with water tanks, textured ceilings and flues.
In a village like Crawley, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Crawley (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Some practical advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Crawley buildings and asbestos surveys
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. If your survey is in Crawley, let us know about access when you get in touch. Crawley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Crawley to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Crawley, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Crawley
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Step by step
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Towns and villages near Crawley
Where asbestos turns up
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Community buildings and halls
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
For rented homes close to Winchester station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What you will receive in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Questions from Crawley
Do you cover small places like Crawley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Crawley from London?
We cover Crawley, about 62 miles from central London.
Is a survey needed before building work in Crawley?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site