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Asbestos Survey in Hankham
Asbestos survey in Hankham, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Public and community buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Hankham?
Hankham: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Hankham?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do older homes in Hankham have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hankham can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is a survey needed before building work in Hankham?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Asbestos survey for Hankham properties
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Hankham, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s demolition projects and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, we cover boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and pipe lagging and more.
In a village like Hankham, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Some practical advice:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Options to consider in Hankham
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- The right survey for your plans
- Domestic and commercial work
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
The process
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. 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.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- 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
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- The survey type
- How many outbuildings are included
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we deal with in Hankham
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
Schools such as Hankham Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What the report or result will contain
- How many samples are included
Nearby places to Hankham
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Surveying buildings in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Hankham, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you have an older property in Hankham, near St Luke's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you manage lettings around Pevensey & Westham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Hankham, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Hankham is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in BN24, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hankham include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site