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Asbestos Survey for Thakeham
Asbestos survey in Thakeham, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in Thakeham?
Thakeham buildings and asbestos surveys
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thakeham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Thakeham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Thakeham to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For a school like Rydon Community College, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Got an older property in Thakeham, close to The Parish Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Thakeham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in RH20 start with the postcode and some photos. From The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
How asbestos survey works in Thakeham
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Thakeham. Whether it’s community buildings and halls and demolition and strip-out, we cover garage roofs, soffits and flues.
Rural homes near Thakeham have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Thakeham: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Thakeham from London?
We cover Thakeham, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Typical surveys in Thakeham
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
If you let flats or houses near Pulborough station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Areas included and excluded
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Options to consider in Thakeham
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
The scope of an asbestos survey
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in Thakeham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size and age of the building
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site