East Sussex · England
Asbestos Survey in Hastings
Asbestos survey in Hastings: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos help in Hastings
Asbestos survey near Hastings
Our surveys in Hastings cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. We often deal with soffits, flues and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are buying a property built before 2000 and rented homes between tenancies.
In a big place like Hastings, we survey homes, rented property, shops, offices and industrial units, and many were built or refurbished before 2000. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in Hastings
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Non-domestic buildings, St Paul's Church of England Academy among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
What we do and don’t cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
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What happens next
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Hastings questions
Could my house in Hastings contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Hastings from London?
Hastings is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos surveys in Hastings: local notes
Hastings is in East Sussex. We cover Hastings as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. Hastings is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
If you have an older property in Hastings, near St Luke's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near St Leonards Warrior Square station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Hastings is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with surveys on streets such as London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hastings. Hastings is on the A21 and A28, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out surveys in Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hastings include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Hastings include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke pub (under half a mile north-west)
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site