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Asbestos Surveys in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
Asbestos survey in Sidlesham Common and across West Sussex: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common: your questions answered
Do you cover Sidlesham Common and the area around Chichester station?
Yes. Chichester station is about 2.6 miles north of Sidlesham Common, and we cover both.
How far is Sidlesham Common from London?
Sidlesham Common is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a survey needed before building work in Sidlesham Common?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts usually need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Asbestos survey for Sidlesham Common properties
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Sidlesham Common, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s demolition and strip-out and buying a property built before 2000, we cover boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and garage roofs and more.
In a village like Sidlesham Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Sidlesham Common buildings and asbestos surveys
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Sidlesham Common as part of West Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our area stretches from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (27 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Sidlesham Common, whether near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Sidlesham Common is within about 5 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Wherever your property is in PO20, we can help with an asbestos survey. We can help with surveys on streets such as Chichester Road and Jury Lane, wherever it is in Sidlesham Common. If your property is just outside Sidlesham Common, we also cover Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
Typical surveys in Sidlesham Common
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
If you’re a landlord near Chichester station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before booking anyone
- How many samples are included
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
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What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The type of survey you need
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Sidlesham Common
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Every main survey type
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site