Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Survey for Saltdean
Asbestos survey in Saltdean: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey near Saltdean
Saltdean questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Saltdean?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
About our asbestos survey in Saltdean
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Saltdean, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical jobs include schools, halls and community buildings and demolition and strip-out, including flues, soffits and boiler cupboard panels.
In a smaller place like Saltdean, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Common reasons for surveys in Saltdean
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
Schools such as Saltdean Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The scope, in writing
Which option is right?
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
- Practical recommendations
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Asbestos surveys in Saltdean: local notes
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Saltdean is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Saltdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Altering an older house in Saltdean, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For rented homes close to Southease station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 5 miles of Saltdean, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across BN2 and the streets around it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road, wherever it is in Saltdean. Nearby, we also cover East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Saltdean
Other services in Saltdean
For businesses and landlords in Saltdean
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note