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Asbestos Survey in Goddards Green
Need an asbestos survey in Goddards Green? We work across Goddards Green and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
Need an asbestos survey in Goddards Green?
About our asbestos survey in Goddards Green
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Goddards Green, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Common materials are textured ceilings, water tanks and soffits, and people usually contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and checks on rental property.
Rural homes near Goddards Green have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
Send us the address in Goddards Green, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Surveys around Goddards Green
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Goddards Green contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If you have an older property in Goddards Green, near St Edward the Confessor or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. A school such as St Paul's Catholic College counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Goddards Green is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. With the A2300 close by, Goddards Green is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
FAQs for Goddards Green
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.
Could my house in Goddards Green contain asbestos?
If your home in Goddards Green was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts normally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
Why people call us in Goddards Green
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
For rented homes close to Burgess Hill station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
After we’ve finished in Goddards Green
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Some practical advice:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
For businesses and landlords in Goddards Green
If you manage or own a block in Goddards Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Towns and villages near Goddards Green
What else we do in Goddards Green
- 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