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Asbestos Surveys in West Chiltington Common, West Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in West Chiltington Common? We cover West Chiltington Common and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Checks on rental property
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey for West Chiltington Common
Asbestos surveys in West Chiltington Common: local notes
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in West Chiltington Common, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. West Chiltington Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from West Chiltington Common to Brighton (16 miles away).
A school such as West Chiltington Community 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. If you are a landlord near Pulborough station, share asbestos information with trades before work. West Chiltington Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in RH20 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Close by, we cover West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.7 miles south-east)
About our asbestos survey in West Chiltington Common
Before you buy, build or let in West Chiltington Common, it helps to know what’s in the building. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. From planned refurbishment work and shops, offices and industrial units, we deal with garage roofs, flues and floor tiles.
West Chiltington Common has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
FAQs for West Chiltington Common
Do you cover West Chiltington Common and the area around Pulborough station?
Yes, we cover West Chiltington Common and the area towards Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts normally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Weighing up your options
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition assessed for every material
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Why people call us in West Chiltington Common
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across West Sussex can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in West Chiltington Common, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- How much sampling is needed
- Travel and parking
- The building’s size and layout
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
For businesses and landlords in West Chiltington Common
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
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Other services in West Chiltington Common
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site