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Asbestos Survey in Rowfant
Any pre-2000 building in Rowfant may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey for Rowfant
Asbestos survey near Rowfant
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Rowfant. We often deal with textured ceilings, garage roofs and pipe lagging, and people typically contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and demolition projects.
Rural homes near Rowfant have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Rowfant (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. 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.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
- Condition assessed for every material
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- 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 isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Rowfant
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Rowfant buildings and asbestos surveys
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rowfant has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re a landlord near Three Bridges station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Got an older property in Rowfant, close to All Saints Parish Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10. Neighbouring places we cover include Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
Common reasons for surveys in Rowfant
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Non-domestic buildings, Turners Hill CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- The number of samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
For businesses and landlords in Rowfant
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
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Questions from Rowfant
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Rowfant and the area around Three Bridges station?
Yes. Three Bridges station is about 2.6 miles west of Rowfant, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not typically sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note