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Asbestos Survey in Earnley
Need an asbestos survey in Earnley? We work across Earnley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey near Earnley
Asbestos survey for Earnley properties
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Earnley, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about checks on rental property and planned refurbishment work, including water tanks, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels.
Village houses like those in Earnley have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Earnley (PO20)
- 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
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Earnley
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Surveys around Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Earnley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Earnley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Earnley, whether near Earnley Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Earnley is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Wherever your property is in PO20, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Earnley we cover include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Pilsey Island.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. 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, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Earnley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
Places near Earnley
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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FAQs for Earnley
How far is Earnley from London?
We cover Earnley, about 60 miles from central London.
Could my house in Earnley contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Earnley may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
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.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
- 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