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Asbestos Survey for Selsey
Any pre-2000 building in Selsey may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey for Selsey
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Asbestos survey near Selsey
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Selsey, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. We often deal with boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes between tenancies.
In a town like Selsey, surveys are often for homes before renovation, rented property and local businesses, where earlier alterations may contain asbestos. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Selsey (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Selsey
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- The survey type
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Selsey questions
Could my house in Selsey contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Selsey can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Selsey from London?
We cover Selsey, about 61 miles from central London.
Do you work in Selsey?
We do: Selsey is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Selsey?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Why people call us in Selsey
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That’s why so many buildings in West Sussex can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
- Rented homes between tenancies
A school such as Seal Primary Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What else we do in Selsey
Surveys around Selsey
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Selsey, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Selsey to Southampton (about 29 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Selsey, whether near St Peter's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. The sea is within about a mile of Selsey, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO20 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square, wherever it is in Selsey. Selsey sits on or near the B2145, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Selsey, we cover Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Selsey has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Other landmarks nearby include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and The Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Joy Public House (under half a mile south)
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Clear next steps
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
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
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site