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Asbestos Surveys in East Ashling, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in East Ashling and across West Sussex: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
Get a quote for East Ashling
Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
About our asbestos survey in East Ashling
For landlords and managing agents in East Ashling, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. People often contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and schools, halls and community buildings, including flues, pipe lagging and soffits.
Village surveys around East Ashling can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How many different materials need sampling
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Common questions in East Ashling
Can you survey a school or hall near East Ashling?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Could my house in East Ashling contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you survey commercial buildings in East Ashling?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Towns and villages near East Ashling
What else we do in East Ashling
Surveys around East Ashling
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We work across East Ashling and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
A school such as Funtington Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you manage lettings around Bosham station, share asbestos information with trades before work. East Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over PO18. For properties just outside East Ashling, we cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile north)
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
Typical surveys in East Ashling
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Planning work on an older building in East Ashling, whether near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site