East Sussex · England
Asbestos Survey in Silver Hill
Worried about asbestos in Silver Hill? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey near Silver Hill
About our asbestos survey in Silver Hill
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Silver Hill. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Whether it’s rented homes between tenancies and schools, halls and community buildings, we cover water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and soffits and more.
Village houses like those in Silver Hill have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Surveys around Silver Hill
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your property is in Silver Hill, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Silver Hill to Brighton (29 miles away).
Altering an older house in Silver Hill, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you manage lettings around Etchingham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Silver Hill, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area. Close by, we cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Silver Hill
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- The survey type
- The building’s size and layout
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Where asbestos turns up
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across East Sussex can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Schools such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Areas included and excluded
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Silver Hill questions
Do you come out to small villages like Silver Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Silver Hill?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before booking builders
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Places near Silver Hill
What else we do in Silver Hill
Options to consider in Silver Hill
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note