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Asbestos Surveys in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
Asbestos survey in Hollingbury: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey near Hollingbury
Asbestos survey in Hollingbury
Not every older building in Hollingbury contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours. People often contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, involving pipe lagging, floor tiles and garage roofs.
In Hollingbury, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Options to consider in Hollingbury
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
How we work
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Questions from Hollingbury
Could my house in Hollingbury contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hollingbury from London?
We cover Hollingbury, about 44 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
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.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Hollingbury?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
DIY and asbestos
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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Surveys around Hollingbury
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In Hollingbury, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Altering an older house in Hollingbury, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you let flats or houses near Moulsecoomb station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Hollingbury is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Hollingbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across the BN1 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Hollingbury we cover include Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Hollingbury include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include County Oak pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- How much sampling is needed
- How many samples are needed
- The size and age of the building
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in Hollingbury, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Towns and villages near Hollingbury
Other services in Hollingbury
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site