West Sussex · England
Asbestos Survey for Ifold
Looking for an asbestos survey in Ifold? We work across Ifold and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Ifold
About our asbestos survey in Ifold
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Ifold, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Common materials are textured ceilings, flues and garage roofs, and typical jobs are managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and rented homes due for maintenance.
Village surveys around Ifold can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Ifold (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Ifold
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
Surveying buildings in Ifold
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Ifold is within our West Sussex area, for surveys of every size. Ifold is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A school such as Loxwood Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Surveys anywhere in RH14 start with the postcode and some photos. From Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Ifold we cover include Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
Open spaces near Ifold include Shillinglee Lake.
Duty holders and landlords in Ifold
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ifold, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage 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.
Questions from Ifold
How far is Ifold from London?
Ifold is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Ifold contain asbestos?
Any home in Ifold built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in Ifold?
Yes, Ifold is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Ifold?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What else we do in Ifold
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Ifold, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site