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Asbestos Survey for Funtington
Any pre-2000 building in Funtington may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey near Funtington
Surveying buildings in Funtington
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Funtington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Funtington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Funtington to Southampton (23 miles away).
Altering an older house in Funtington, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For a school like Funtington Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Funtington, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in PO18, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Funtington includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How asbestos survey works in Funtington
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Funtington, 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. Common materials are flues, floor tiles and garage roofs, and people normally contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Rural homes near Funtington have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Funtington (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Funtington
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Funtington must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common reasons for surveys in Funtington
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you manage lettings around Nutbourne station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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Common questions in Funtington
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Funtington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Funtington
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Funtington
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
The process
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Send us the address in Funtington, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site