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Asbestos Surveys in Upperton, East Sussex
Asbestos survey in Upperton and across East Sussex: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey for Upperton
About our asbestos survey in Upperton
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Upperton. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. From community buildings and halls and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we deal with flues, pipe lagging and soffits and more.
A survey in Upperton typically covers the house and its outbuildings, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
Schools such as St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The type of survey you need
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Staying safe afterwards:
- 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
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Surveying buildings in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Upperton as part of East Sussex, for surveys of every size. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you have an older property in Upperton, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you manage lettings around Eastbourne station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Upperton, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. Upperton is within about a mile of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in BN21, BN22 and BN20, we can help with an asbestos survey. Local streets include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road; we cover every one. With the A2021 and A2040 close by, Upperton is simple for us to get to. We also carry out surveys in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Upperton includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Upperton
Other services in Upperton
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Upperton questions
Is asbestos common in Upperton homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Upperton from London?
Upperton is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Options to consider in Upperton
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note