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Asbestos Survey in Portfield
Asbestos survey across Portfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Portfield
About our asbestos survey in Portfield
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, whichever fits your plans in Portfield. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Common materials are pipe lagging, flues and floor tiles, and typical jobs are demolition projects and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
In Portfield, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Nearby places to Portfield
What else we do in Portfield
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Portfield: your questions answered
Do you cover Portfield from London?
Portfield is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Portfield contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Practical recommendations
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Portfield
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveying buildings in Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Portfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Portfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Got an older property in Portfield, close to St George's or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you let flats or houses near Chichester station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Portfield is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the PO19, PO20 and PO18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Portfield is on the A259 and A285, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Portfield includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Common reasons for surveys in Portfield
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
These come up again and again:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Schools such as Portfield Primary Academy are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
For businesses and landlords in Portfield
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Portfield must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once we’re done:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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