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Asbestos Surveys in Streat, West Sussex
Asbestos survey for Streat: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
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Asbestos survey in Streat
About to refurbish in Streat? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include soffits, water tanks and floor tiles, and typical jobs are kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and demolition and strip-out.
Village surveys around Streat can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- The survey type
- Travel and parking
- How many different materials need sampling
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
Step by step
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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A closer look at the materials
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. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Streat: your questions answered
How far is Streat from London?
Streat is about 40 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Streat and the area around Plumpton station?
Yes, we cover Streat and the area towards Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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.
Do you work in Streat?
Yes, Streat is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Options to consider in Streat
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Streat
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Surveys around Streat
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We work across Streat and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Streat to Brighton (6 miles away).
If you have an older property in Streat, near Streat Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Plumpton Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Streat is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in BN6 and BN7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Streat we cover include Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Common reasons for surveys in Streat
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Community buildings and halls
For rented homes close to Plumpton station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If your business premises in Streat were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site