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Asbestos Surveys in Fisher, West Sussex
Looking for an asbestos survey in Fisher? We cover Fisher and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Need an asbestos survey in Fisher?
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Asbestos survey for Fisher properties
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Fisher, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical jobs include refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and pre-purchase checks on older properties, including pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and flues.
Around a village like Fisher, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Fisher (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Fisher
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across West Sussex can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you are a landlord near Chichester station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope, in writing
FAQs for Fisher
Do you cover Fisher and the area around Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Fisher and the area towards Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north.
Do you come out to small villages like Fisher?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
How do I get a quote?
Just 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.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Is a survey needed before building work in Fisher?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Nearby places to Fisher
More for properties in Fisher
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Surveying buildings in Fisher
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Fisher, tell us the postcode and what you need. Fisher is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Fisher to Brighton (28 miles away).
A school such as Chichester High School For Girls counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Got an older property in Fisher, close to St Leodegar's Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Fisher is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
For surveys in PO20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Fisher we cover include South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
Options to consider in Fisher
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After we’ve finished in Fisher
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site