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Asbestos Survey in Town Row
Asbestos survey across Town Row and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey near Town Row
Asbestos survey for Town Row properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Town Row, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is normally the starting point. From shops, offices and industrial units and common parts of flats and HMOs, we cover soffits, water tanks and flues.
Rural homes near Town Row have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Town Row (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey type
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Where asbestos turns up
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
In older properties, we often see:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition projects
If you let flats or houses near Crowborough station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Town Row
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Town Row buildings and asbestos surveys
Town Row is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Town Row has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 19 miles away.
Schools such as Rotherfield 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. Altering an older house in Town Row, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Town Row is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in TN6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Station Road, Station Close and Spout Hill, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Town Row we cover include Rotherfield (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile south), Argos Hill (1 mile south), Mark Cross (1 mile north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (13 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (12 miles south).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Town Row include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Joseph Seminary (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Send us the address in Town Row, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Options to consider in Town Row
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. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Places near Town Row
More for properties in Town Row
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- 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’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Common questions in Town Row
Do you come out to small villages like Town Row?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you survey a school or hall near Town Row?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site