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Asbestos Surveys in Cross in Hand, East Sussex
Buildings in Cross in Hand built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
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Surveys around Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Cross in Hand is within our East Sussex area, for surveys of every size. Cross in Hand is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Buxted station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Cross in Hand, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in TN21, an asbestos survey is available. From Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Cross in Hand, we cover Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Cross in Hand include Selwyns Wood.
How asbestos survey works in Cross in Hand
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Cross in Hand. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. People often contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, involving soffits, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
Village houses like those in Cross in Hand have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Cross in Hand
The danger typically comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Typical jobs in Cross in Hand include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in Cross in Hand, near St Bartholomew or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Step by step
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.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of survey you need
- How easy it is to reach
- How big the building is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Nearby places to Cross in Hand
Other services in Cross in Hand
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Cross in Hand, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Survey first, then book the trades
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Questions from Cross in Hand
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Cross in Hand?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Could my house in Cross in Hand contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Cross in Hand?
Yes, Cross in Hand is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Cross in Hand?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site