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Asbestos Surveys in Hickstead, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Hickstead? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Public and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
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Asbestos survey in Hickstead
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. Whether it’s demolition and strip-out and purchases of older homes and buildings, we cover garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks.
Village houses like those in Hickstead have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Hickstead
Do you cover Hickstead from London?
We cover Hickstead, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
After we have finished in Hickstead
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Hickstead buildings and asbestos surveys
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Hickstead, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
If you have an older property in Hickstead, near The Parish Church of St Peter or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts. A school such as Twineham CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Hickstead, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in RH17 and BN6 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
What we deal with in Hickstead
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition projects
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Community buildings and halls
For rented homes close to Burgess Hill station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The number of samples
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many outbuildings are included
- How big the building is
- How easy it is to reach
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Also in Hickstead
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Every main survey type
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
How we work
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site