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Asbestos Survey in Merston
Asbestos survey for properties in Merston and West Sussex: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos survey near Merston
Asbestos survey near Merston
Plenty of older buildings, in Merston as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. We often deal with textured ceilings, flues and water tanks, and typical jobs are purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
Rural homes near Merston have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
For businesses and landlords in Merston
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Merston, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
FAQs for Merston
Can you survey a school or hall near Merston?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Merston and the area towards Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Your options compared
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Merston
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Schools such as Chichester Free School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
Surveys around Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Merston is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Merston to Brighton (26 miles away).
Altering an older house in Merston, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you’re a landlord near Chichester station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. The sea is within about 4 miles of Merston; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in PO20, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Merston, we cover Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Merston include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey type
- How big the building is
- How many different materials need sampling
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note