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Asbestos Survey for Danehill
Asbestos survey for properties in Danehill and West Sussex: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Danehill
About our asbestos survey in Danehill
If a building in Danehill dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about public and community buildings and checks on rental property.
Village properties around Danehill often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Danehill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Danehill
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Danehill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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FAQs for Danehill
Is asbestos common in Danehill homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Danehill?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Typical surveys in Danehill
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
If you manage lettings around Haywards Heath station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
Surveying buildings in Danehill
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Danehill contact us for surveys. Danehill is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 10 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Danehill, whether near The Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Schools such as Danehill Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Danehill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in RH17, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
Options to consider in Danehill
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Going forward:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site