Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Survey for Roedean
Asbestos survey across Roedean, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Roedean
About our asbestos survey in Roedean
Planning building work in Roedean? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Common materials are garage roofs, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels, and people generally contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition projects.
Village surveys around Roedean can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Roedean
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Homes, landlords and businesses in Roedean contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings, St Mark's CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Planning work on an older building in Roedean, whether near St Mark's Church or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Roedean, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 2 miles of Roedean; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Wherever your property is in BN2, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. For properties just outside Roedean, we cover Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include St Mary's Hall (0.8 miles west) and Longhill High School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Master Mariner pub (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
What happens
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- 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 day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Nearby places to Roedean
More for properties in Roedean
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once we’re done:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Questions from Roedean
Can you survey a school or hall near Roedean?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover small places like Roedean?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not usually sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s normally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Typical surveys in Roedean
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
If you let flats or houses near Brighton station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site