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Asbestos Surveys in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Shoreham-by-Sea may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey for Shoreham-by-Sea
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Asbestos survey for Shoreham-by-Sea properties
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Shoreham-by-Sea. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, involving floor tiles, garage roofs and textured ceilings.
In Shoreham-by-Sea, a survey normally comes before a sale, a refit or planned maintenance. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
What we deal with in Shoreham-by-Sea
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Buying a property built before 2000
For rented homes close to Shoreham-By-Sea station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- If the price includes VAT
The process
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Records for your files
- Each material’s condition recorded
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Shoreham-by-Sea questions
Can you survey a school or hall near Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Shoreham-By-Sea station?
Yes. Shoreham-By-Sea station is close to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is a survey needed before building work in Shoreham-by-Sea?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Surveying buildings in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Shoreham-by-Sea, just send the postcode. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For a school like Buckingham Park Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Altering an older house in Shoreham-by-Sea, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Shoreham-by-Sea is within about a mile of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We carry out surveys all over BN43, BN15 and BN42 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Main roads around Shoreham-by-Sea include the A27 and A259; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Shoreham-by-Sea, we cover Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shoreham-by-Sea includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Schools near Shoreham-by-Sea include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
A few practical points:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
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Also in Shoreham-by-Sea
For businesses and landlords in Shoreham-by-Sea
For managing agents and freeholders in Shoreham-by-Sea, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note