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Asbestos Survey for Magham Down
Asbestos survey in Magham Down: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Get a quote for Magham Down
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How asbestos survey works in Magham Down
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. People often contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and demolition projects, including boiler cupboard panels, soffits and floor tiles.
In a village like Magham Down, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Magham Down
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What happens next
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.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Magham Down buildings and asbestos surveys
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Magham Down is within our East Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Magham Down is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Polegate station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. For a school like Hailsham Community College, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Magham Down is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of BN27 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Magham Down we cover include Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
Typical surveys in Magham Down
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Typical jobs in Magham Down include:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Got an older property in Magham Down, close to Emmanuel or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- The number of materials to sample
- The building’s size and layout
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Duty holders and landlords in Magham Down
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
FAQs for Magham Down
Do you cover Magham Down from London?
We cover Magham Down, about 46 miles from central London.
Do you cover Magham Down and the area around Polegate station?
Yes, we cover Magham Down and the area towards Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you cover Magham Down?
We do: Magham Down is within the area we cover in East Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts typically need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. 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 set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site