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Asbestos Survey in Goring-by-Sea
Found something that might be asbestos in Goring-by-Sea? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Goring-by-Sea
Why people call us in Goring-by-Sea
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Planning work on an older building in Goring-by-Sea, whether near St Mary's Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
How asbestos survey works in Goring-by-Sea
If you are buying a home or building in Goring-by-Sea from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Typical materials include textured ceilings, garage roofs and flues, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes between tenancies.
Homes in places like Goring-by-Sea range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
The process
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Surveying buildings in Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Goring-by-Sea has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Goring-By-Sea station, share asbestos information with trades before work. For a school like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Goring-by-Sea is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in BN12, BN99 and BN13 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road, wherever it is in Goring-by-Sea. Close by, we cover Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Goring-by-Sea include Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Goring-by-Sea
For managing agents and freeholders in Goring-by-Sea, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Goring-by-Sea must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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Afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
FAQs for Goring-by-Sea
Do you cover Goring-by-Sea from London?
Goring-by-Sea is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Goring-By-Sea station?
Yes, we cover Goring-by-Sea and the area towards Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site