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Asbestos Survey in Ticehurst
Asbestos survey in Ticehurst: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Ticehurst
Asbestos survey for Ticehurst properties
If a building in Ticehurst dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and surveys requested by builders before work, we cover pipe lagging, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
Village surveys around Ticehurst can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Options to consider in Ticehurst
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Practical recommendations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- How big the building is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Ticehurst buildings and asbestos surveys
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Ticehurst is within our East Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 26 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Stonegate station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. A school such as Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Ticehurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in TN5, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Ticehurst include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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FAQs for Ticehurst
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Ticehurst from London?
We cover Ticehurst, about 38 miles from central London.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Ticehurst were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ticehurst must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Ticehurst
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
After we’ve finished in Ticehurst
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Nearby places to Ticehurst
What else we do in Ticehurst
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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