West Sussex · England
Asbestos Surveys in Mackerel's Common, West Sussex
Buildings in Mackerel's Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Mackerel's Common
Asbestos survey in Mackerel's Common
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Mackerel's Common, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and workplaces built before 2000, including textured ceilings, pipe lagging and flues.
Rural homes near Mackerel's Common have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Mackerel's Common
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Common questions in Mackerel's Common
Do you cover small places like Mackerel's Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Mackerel's Common homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Mackerel's Common can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a survey needed before building work in Mackerel's Common?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- The type of survey you need
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
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Surveying buildings in Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Properties in Mackerel's Common range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 371 places across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For rented homes close to Billingshurst station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
For surveys in RH14, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Mackerel's Common we cover include Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Within reach you will find The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What we deal with in Mackerel's Common
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Public and community buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in Mackerel's Common, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Mackerel's Common, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Towns and villages near Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Mackerel's Common
- The right survey for your plans
- Domestic and commercial work
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site