Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Survey in Ovingdean
Asbestos survey across Ovingdean, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey in Ovingdean
How asbestos survey works in Ovingdean
The type of survey you need in Ovingdean depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll match the survey to the plan. Whether it’s demolition and strip-out and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we deal with water tanks, pipe lagging and soffits and more.
Village properties around Ovingdean often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Ovingdean
Do you cover small places like Ovingdean?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Ovingdean?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Choosing the right option
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. 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.
How we work in Ovingdean
- Recommendations in plain English
- Every main survey type
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Ovingdean
If you manage or own a block in Ovingdean, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Surveying buildings in Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. In Ovingdean, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Ovingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For rented homes close to Moulsecoomb station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Non-domestic buildings, Ovingdean Hall School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Ovingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Ovingdean is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in BN2, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ovingdean. If your property is just outside Ovingdean, we also cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ovingdean include Longhill High School (within half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Ovingdean
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What it costs
What drives the price:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- How big the building is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
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.
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Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we deal with in Ovingdean
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition and strip-out
Got an older property in Ovingdean, close to St Wulfran's Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What the report or result will contain
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Ovingdean
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site