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Asbestos Surveys in Dial Post, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in Dial Post: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
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After we have finished in Dial Post
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
How asbestos survey works in Dial Post
Any building in Dial Post built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s rented homes due for maintenance and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we deal with water tanks, flues and floor tiles.
Around a village like Dial Post, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Dial Post (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we work
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Surveys around Dial Post
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Properties in Dial Post range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 371 places across West Sussex. Our area stretches from Dial Post to Brighton (13 miles away).
Anywhere in RH13, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Dial Post we cover include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Dial Post
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
For businesses and landlords in Dial Post
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Dial Post questions
Do older homes in Dial Post have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Dial Post may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Dial Post from London?
We cover Dial Post, about 39 miles from central London.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we deal with in Dial Post
The danger typically comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
In older properties, we often see:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- The number of samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site