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Asbestos Survey in Tortington
Need an asbestos survey in Tortington? We cover Tortington and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos survey near Tortington
Asbestos survey in Tortington
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. People often contact us about shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and demolition projects, including textured ceilings, garage roofs and flues.
Village surveys around Tortington can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Step by step
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Towns and villages near Tortington
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Tortington: your questions answered
How far is Tortington from London?
Tortington is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Ford station?
Yes. Ford station is close to the centre of Tortington, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Choosing the right option
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Tortington
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tortington is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Tortington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Tortington to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you manage lettings around Ford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Planning work on an older building in Tortington, whether near St Mary Magdalene's Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Tortington, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. The sea is within about 3 miles of Tortington, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in BN18 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Tortington we cover include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Tortington include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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 you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
What we deal with in Tortington
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
A school such as Arundel CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
After we’ve finished in Tortington
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note