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Asbestos Surveys in Tinsley Green, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Tinsley Green may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey in Tinsley Green
Asbestos survey for Tinsley Green properties
Our surveys in Tinsley Green cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical jobs include public and community buildings and pre-work surveys for trades, including flues, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
Village houses like those in Tinsley Green have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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 you book.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
After we’ve finished in Tinsley Green
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
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.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
What affects the price in Tinsley Green
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Places near Tinsley Green
Other services in Tinsley Green
Why people call us in Tinsley Green
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Planning work on an older building in Tinsley Green, whether near St Michael and All Angels Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Before booking anyone
- What you’ll receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Surveying buildings in Tinsley Green
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Tinsley Green, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let flats or houses near Gatwick Airport station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Forge Wood Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
We handle surveys in every part of RH10. That could mean a property on Radford Road and Steers Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tinsley Green includes Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile south-west)
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Common questions in Tinsley Green
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Tinsley Green?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Tinsley Green from London?
Tinsley Green is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Step by step
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site