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Asbestos Surveys in Graffham, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in Graffham: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey near Graffham
Asbestos survey in Graffham
If a building in Graffham dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition projects, we deal with floor tiles, garage roofs and textured ceilings and more.
Village surveys around Graffham can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Graffham
Could my house in Graffham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Graffham?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you work in Graffham?
Yes, Graffham is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
After the job
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Common reasons for surveys in Graffham
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
For a school like Graffham CofE Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What you will receive in writing
For businesses and landlords in Graffham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Graffham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Surveying buildings in Graffham
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Graffham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Graffham to Guildford (21 miles away).
Got an older property in Graffham, close to The Parish Church of St Giles or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Graffham, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in GU28, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or the roads around them. Other places close to Graffham we cover include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include The Woodman pub (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note