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Asbestos Surveys in Pett, East Sussex
Asbestos survey across Pett, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey in Pett
Asbestos survey for Pett properties
If a building in Pett dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. From kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we deal with soffits, water tanks and flues.
Village houses like those in Pett have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Pett (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
What affects the price in Pett
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size and age of the building
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common reasons for surveys in Pett
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
These are some of the things we deal with in Pett:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
If you let flats or houses near Three Oaks station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Pett buildings and asbestos surveys
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Pett, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. Our area stretches from Pett to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Pett, whether near St Mary & St Peter or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. The sea is within about 5 miles of Pett; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in TN35, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Pett include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Pett
Could my house in Pett contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Pett can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Pett from London?
We cover Pett, about 53 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is a survey needed before building work in Pett?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Do you cover Pett?
Yes. We cover Pett and the surrounding area as part of East Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Pett must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
More for properties in Pett
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
After we’ve finished in Pett
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site