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Asbestos Survey in Lickfold
Asbestos survey across Lickfold and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Planned refurbishment work
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey near Lickfold
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
About our asbestos survey in Lickfold
For landlords and managing agents in Lickfold, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Whether it’s rented homes between tenancies and demolition and strip-out, we cover soffits, water tanks and flues and more.
Village properties around Lickfold often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Lickfold
Surveying buildings in Lickfold
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lickfold, just send the postcode. Lickfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Lickfold to Guildford (16 miles away).
Halls and leisure centres near Lickfold fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Altering an older house in Lickfold, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Lickfold, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in GU28, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Lickfold we cover include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Lickfold includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Other local spots include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
The process
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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What happens next
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Going forward:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Lickfold
- Work done to the regulations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Typical surveys in Lickfold
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. Common situations include:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Rented homes between tenancies
If you let flats or houses near Haslemere station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
- How many different materials need sampling
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Questions from Lickfold
Do you cover Lickfold from London?
We cover Lickfold, about 41 miles from central London.
Could my house in Lickfold contain asbestos?
Any home in Lickfold built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Lickfold?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note