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Asbestos Survey for Highbrook
Looking for an asbestos survey in Highbrook? We work across Highbrook and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos help in Highbrook
Asbestos survey for Highbrook properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Highbrook. Typical materials include garage roofs, pipe lagging and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes due for maintenance.
Village houses like those in Highbrook have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
Nearby places to Highbrook
More for properties in Highbrook
Why people call us in Highbrook
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.
Typical jobs in Highbrook include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
Non-domestic buildings, St Peter's CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything 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.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
FAQs for Highbrook
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Highbrook?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you come out to small villages like Highbrook?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not typically sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Your options compared
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Highbrook buildings and asbestos surveys
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Highbrook has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 7 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Balcombe station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Planning work on an older building in Highbrook, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Highbrook, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in RH17, we can help with an asbestos survey. Nearby, we also cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The survey type
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The size and age of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
For businesses and landlords in Highbrook
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site