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Asbestos Surveys in Selmeston, East Sussex
Asbestos survey in Selmeston and across East Sussex: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Public and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos help in Selmeston
About our asbestos survey in Selmeston
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Selmeston must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is typically the starting point. Typical jobs include refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and public and community buildings, including soffits, floor tiles and water tanks.
Rural homes near Selmeston have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Selmeston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
What else we do in Selmeston
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- 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
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Questions from Selmeston
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Selmeston?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We will recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What affects the price in Selmeston
Every quote reflects:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
For businesses and landlords in Selmeston
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Surveying buildings in Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Selmeston contact us for surveys. Selmeston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Berwick (Sussex) station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Selmeston, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Selmeston is within about 6 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in BN26 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as The Street and Lewes Road. Other places close to Selmeston we cover include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site