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Asbestos Surveys in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Asbestos survey for properties in Hurst Green and East Sussex: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey in Hurst Green
How asbestos survey works in Hurst Green
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Hurst Green must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. Whether it’s pre-purchase checks on older properties and pre-work surveys for trades, we cover pipe lagging, floor tiles and garage roofs.
Village surveys around Hurst Green can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Hurst Green
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
Afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Going forward:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
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?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near Hurst Green
What else we do in Hurst Green
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Asbestos surveys in Hurst Green: local notes
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hurst Green is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Etchingham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Hurst Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We cover surveys across TN19. From Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out surveys in Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Hurst Green includes Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull Inn (within half a mile east)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
- The size and age of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Options to consider in Hurst Green
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition assessed for every material
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What we deal with in Hurst Green
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Checks on rental property
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
Altering an older house in Hurst Green, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Common questions in Hurst Green
Do you come out to small villages like Hurst Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hurst Green?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site