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Asbestos Survey in East Lavant
Asbestos survey in East Lavant: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey for East Lavant
Surveys around East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in East Lavant contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. East Lavant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from East Lavant to Southampton (27 miles away).
For a school like Lavant CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in East Lavant, close to Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
For surveys in PO18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside East Lavant, we cover Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near East Lavant include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north-east)
How asbestos survey works in East Lavant
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 Lavant, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Whether it’s public and community buildings and buying a property built before 2000, we deal with textured ceilings, water tanks and soffits.
Around a village like East Lavant, 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, so you have a record.
- Location
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in East Lavant
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
East Lavant questions
Do you come out to small villages like East Lavant?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover East Lavant from London?
We cover East Lavant, about 53 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s generally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Keeping things safe:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Common reasons for surveys in East Lavant
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
For rented homes close to Chichester station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The report contents
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
For managing agents and freeholders in East Lavant, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in East Lavant
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
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How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- 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
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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