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Asbestos Survey in Sompting
Need an asbestos survey in Sompting? We work across Sompting and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Sompting
Asbestos survey near Sompting
Planning building work in Sompting? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Typical jobs include purchases of older homes and buildings and common parts of flats and HMOs, involving water tanks, floor tiles and soffits.
A survey in Sompting typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Sompting (BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Keeping things safe:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- 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
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Typical surveys in Sompting
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
In older properties, we often see:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
For rented homes close to Lancing station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The number of samples
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
Sompting: your questions answered
Do you cover Sompting from London?
Sompting is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Lancing station?
Yes, we cover Sompting and the area towards Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Sompting?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Places near Sompting
What else we do in Sompting
Sompting buildings and asbestos surveys
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We work across Sompting and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Sompting is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Sompting to Brighton (9 miles away).
Altering an older house in Sompting, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. A school such as Sompting Village Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. The sea is within about 3 miles of Sompting, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Here we cover the BN15 postcode area. Local streets include Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Sompting includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site