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Asbestos Survey for Forge Wood
Asbestos survey in Forge Wood, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey near Forge Wood
Asbestos survey in Forge Wood
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Forge Wood, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Whether it’s contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and community buildings and halls, we deal with water tanks, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels and more.
In Forge Wood, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
What we deal with in Forge Wood
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you manage lettings around Three Bridges station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- What the report or result will contain
- Areas included and excluded
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- 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
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Surveys around Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Forge Wood contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Forge Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
A school such as Forge Wood 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.
Anywhere in RH10 and RH6, an asbestos survey is available. Your property could be on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Forge Wood. Other places close to Forge Wood we cover include Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Forge Wood
How far is Forge Wood from London?
We cover Forge Wood, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover Forge Wood and the area around Three Bridges station?
Yes, we cover Forge Wood and the area towards Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
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.
Duty holders and landlords in Forge Wood
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Towns and villages near Forge Wood
Other services in Forge Wood
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Weighing up your options
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What affects the price in Forge Wood
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note