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Asbestos Surveys in Down Street, East Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Down Street? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey for Down Street
Asbestos survey near Down Street
Planning building work in Down Street? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include water tanks, garage roofs and textured ceilings, and people usually contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
Village houses like those in Down Street have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Down Street (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
Weighing up your options
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Down Street
If you manage or own a block in Down Street, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Surveys around Down Street
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Down Street, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Down Street to Crawley (about 13 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Down Street, whether near The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. For a school like Fletching Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Down Street, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The building’s size and layout
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
How we work
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Why people call us in Down Street
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across East Sussex can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
In older properties, we often see:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Planned refurbishment work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you let flats or houses near Uckfield station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Places near Down Street
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Down Street questions
Do you work near Uckfield station?
Yes. Uckfield station is about 2.6 miles south-east of Down Street, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Down Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is a survey needed before building work in Down Street?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work in Down Street?
Yes, we do: our area includes Down Street and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site