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Asbestos Surveys in East Wittering, West Sussex
Buildings in East Wittering built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos help in East Wittering
About our asbestos survey in East Wittering
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. Typical jobs include schools, halls and community buildings and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, including floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings.
Homes in towns and villages like East Wittering range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in East Wittering
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
These come up again and again:
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Schools such as East Wittering Community Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- The number of samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
How it works
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Surveys around East Wittering
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Properties in East Wittering range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from East Wittering to Southampton (25 miles away).
Got an older property in East Wittering, close to St Anne or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. The sea is within about 5 miles of East Wittering; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in PO20 start with the postcode and some photos. From Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the B2179 close by, East Wittering is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
The countryside around East Wittering includes Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
Nearby places to East Wittering
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Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
To avoid problems in future:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? 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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Each material’s condition recorded
See how we quote or published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in East Wittering
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Questions from East Wittering
Do older homes in East Wittering have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around East Wittering?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site