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Asbestos Surveys in Heath Common, West Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in Heath Common? We work across Heath Common and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos help in Heath Common
About our asbestos survey in Heath Common
If you’re buying a home or building in Heath Common from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. People often contact us about rented homes due for maintenance and shops, offices and industrial units, involving floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks.
In a village like Heath Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Heath Common buildings and asbestos surveys
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. We cover Heath Common as part of West Sussex, whatever the size of the job. Heath Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Heath Common to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Pulborough station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. A school such as Thakeham Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Heath Common, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
Which option is right?
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear next steps
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- 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
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
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Heath Common questions
Do you cover small places like Heath Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Heath Common from London?
We cover Heath Common, about 42 miles from central London.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
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.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
The scope of an asbestos survey
So you know what to expect:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Heath Common
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note