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Asbestos Surveys in Upperton, West Sussex
Asbestos survey across Upperton and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Demolition projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos help in Upperton
About our asbestos survey in Upperton
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Upperton, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. We often deal with pipe lagging, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels, and people usually contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Around a village like Upperton, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Upperton (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
Towns and villages near Upperton
More for properties in Upperton
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
After we’ve finished in Upperton
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Got an older property in Upperton, close to The Parish Church of All Hallows or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. 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.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Upperton questions
How far is Upperton from London?
We cover Upperton, about 42 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Upperton homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upperton can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Upperton buildings and asbestos surveys
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upperton contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in GU28, just send the postcode and a few photos. Close by, we cover Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Upperton includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site