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Asbestos Surveys in Littlehampton, West Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Littlehampton? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Littlehampton
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- 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 is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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About our asbestos survey in Littlehampton
If you are buying a home or building in Littlehampton from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Whether it’s managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and pre-work surveys for trades, we deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and soffits and more.
Town-centre shops and offices in Littlehampton are non-domestic premises with a duty to manage asbestos, while homes in the surrounding streets usually need a survey before building work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Littlehampton
Our quotes take into account:
- The building’s size and layout
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Going forward:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Littlehampton
Is asbestos common in Littlehampton homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Littlehampton from London?
Littlehampton is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings typically starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Is a survey needed before building work in Littlehampton?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Littlehampton buildings and asbestos surveys
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Littlehampton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Littlehampton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Schools such as The Littlehampton Academy 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. If you’re a landlord near Littlehampton station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Littlehampton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Littlehampton is within about a mile of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Here we cover the BN17 and BN16 postcode area. That could mean a property on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close. Main roads around Littlehampton include the A259 and A284, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Littlehampton we cover include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Littlehampton include Littlehampton College (less than half a mile north) and River Beach Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include New Inn Hotel (0.5 miles south)
What we deal with in Littlehampton
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition projects
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
Got an older property in Littlehampton, close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note