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Asbestos Surveys in Findon, West Sussex
Asbestos survey for properties in Findon and West Sussex: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Need an asbestos survey in Findon?
About our asbestos survey in Findon
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Findon. Typical materials include textured ceilings, garage roofs and pipe lagging, and people generally contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report.
Village properties around Findon often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Findon (BN14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Findon
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Duty holders and landlords in Findon
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Findon must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Towns and villages near Findon
What else we do in Findon
Asbestos surveys in Findon: local notes
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Findon as part of West Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Findon to Brighton (12 miles away).
If you are a landlord near West Worthing station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Planning work on an older building in Findon, whether near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Findon, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 5 miles of Findon; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN14. Local streets include High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields; we cover every one. We also carry out surveys in High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Village House Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Public and community buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
A school such as St John the Baptist CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- The number of samples
Your options compared
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Findon
- The right survey for your plans
- Recommendations in plain English
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Findon
Do you cover Findon from London?
Findon is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Findon?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note