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Asbestos Surveys in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Looking for an asbestos survey in Sedlescombe? We cover Sedlescombe and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Sedlescombe
Asbestos survey near Sedlescombe
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. Common materials are garage roofs, water tanks and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about demolition projects and shops, offices and industrial units.
Rural homes near Sedlescombe have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- The access route
Send us the address in Sedlescombe, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Sedlescombe
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.
A few practical points:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
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Sedlescombe questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Sedlescombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Sedlescombe?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Surveys around Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Sedlescombe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Sedlescombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Altering an older house in Sedlescombe, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Schools such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Sedlescombe, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Sedlescombe is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in TN33 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Sedlescombe, we also cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Sedlescombe include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
What we deal with in Sedlescombe
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Public and community buildings
If you’re a landlord near Battle station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before you book
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
- The number of samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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