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Asbestos Surveys in Houghton, West Sussex
Asbestos survey across Houghton and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey near Houghton
Asbestos survey near Houghton
If a building in Houghton dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical materials include soffits, water tanks and garage roofs, and typical jobs are planned refurbishment work and demolition projects.
In a village like Houghton, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- How much sampling is needed
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Houghton
Do older homes in Houghton have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Houghton may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Houghton?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Surveys around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If your survey is in Houghton, let us know about access. We work in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Amberley station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in Houghton, near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 2 miles of Houghton, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in BN18 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Houghton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
Also near Houghton
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Schools such as Dorset House School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- VAT, clearly stated
After we’ve finished in Houghton
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
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 identifying it matters.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site