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Asbestos Surveys in East Dean, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in East Dean and across West Sussex: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Get a quote for East Dean
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Asbestos survey near East Dean
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In East Dean, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include pipe lagging, flues and boiler cupboard panels, and people usually contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and rented homes due for maintenance.
In a village like East Dean, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- East Dean (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in East Dean
Why people call us in East Dean
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Got an older property in East Dean, close to The Parish Church of All Saints or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
After we have finished in East Dean
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
East Dean buildings and asbestos surveys
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in East Dean contact us for surveys. East Dean is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
East Dean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road or the roads around them. Other places close to East Dean we cover include Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (under half a mile south)
Which option is right?
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in East Dean
- Clear next steps
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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For businesses and landlords in East Dean
For managing agents and freeholders in East Dean, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in East Dean, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What affects the price in East Dean
What changes the cost:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in East Dean
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is East Dean from London?
East Dean is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site