Pre-1919
Victorian and Edwardian terraces typical of older Hove streets — chimney breasts, lath-and-plaster ceilings and original outbuildings.
East Sussex · City · Independent asbestos surveying specialists
Asbestos surveying and testing in Hove.
Independent asbestos consultancy across Hove — independent management and refurbishment & demolition surveys, sampling and re-inspections, all delivered to HSG264 and CAR 2012 with UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis. Conflict-free advice from consultants with no removal arm.
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Asbestos survey quote for Hove
Management, Refurbishment, Demolition/R&D surveys and asbestos sampling across Hove and the wider East Sussex area. Guide prices start from £160 + VAT for flat communal areas — tell us the property and we'll confirm a firm price.
- P402/P405 qualified surveyors
- HSG264 survey methodology
- Thousands of surveys completed
- UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis
- Independent — we do not sell asbestos removal
Indicative prices
What an asbestos survey costs in Hove.
Flats — up to 3 bedrooms
- Management SurveyFrom £200 + VAT
- Refurbishment SurveyFrom £300 + VAT
Communal areas
- Communal areas — up to 3 floorsFrom £160 + VAT
Houses — up to 4 bedrooms
- Management SurveyFrom £250 + VAT
- Refurbishment SurveyFrom £400 + VAT
- Demolition SurveyFrom £500 + VAT
Commercial property
- Management, refurbishment or demolition surveyPrice on request
Bulk sampling
- First asbestos sample£85 + VAT
- Each additional sample (same visit)£30 + VAT
Indicative prices: The prices shown are guide prices and may vary depending on the size, age, construction, location, accessibility and complexity of the property, the scope of the proposed works and the number of samples required. We will confirm the final price before the survey proceeds.
Get my survey quoteIndependent asbestos surveying and testing — no asbestos removal sales
We survey and advise in Hove — we do not sell the removal work.
Elements Surveying Group specialises in asbestos surveying, sampling and independent advice. We do not sell asbestos removal services, so our survey recommendations remain focused on the condition, risk and appropriate management of the material identified.
Where removal or remedial work is genuinely required, we explain what that normally involves and what a licensed contractor would need — then leave you free to appoint whoever you choose.
How we workUKAS-accredited laboratory analysis
Surveys aligned to HSG264; lab analysis through UKAS 17025 partners.
Fast turnaround
Fixed-price quotes. Contact us to discuss availability; reports typically inside a week.
Local coverage
Consultants attending on site, not call-centre handovers.
Why Hove
The asbestos profile of Hove.
Hove’s pre-2000 building stock spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war public-sector estate and active commercial regeneration. We survey across East Sussex and know where ACMs typically sit in each typology — from soffits and tank rooms to floor tiles, AIB ceilings and pipe lagging.
Industries we serve in Hove
- Commercial offices
- Healthcare & NHS
- Education
- Public sector
- Light industrial
- Residential portfolios
Postcode coverage
BN3 — and the wider East Sussex area.
Local landmarks & estates
- Hove town centrePre-2000 commercial and retail stock undergoing refit or change of use.
- Hove schools & academiesPre-2000 education estate with duty to manage under CAR 2012.
- Hove NHS / healthcare premisesPlant rooms, risers and clinical refurbishments — typical R&D survey scopes.
- Hove residential estatesCouncil, registered-provider and private-rented stock with management-survey obligations.
Local building stock
How Hove was built — and where asbestos typically sits.
1919–1944
Inter-war semi-detached and council-built housing — common AIB infill panels, vinyl floor tiles and bituminous DPCs.
1945–1979
Post-war LCC/RIBA system-build, council estates and 1960s commercial cores — AIB ceilings, sprayed coatings to steelwork, pipe lagging and asbestos cement.
1980–1999
Late commercial fit-outs, retail parks and refurbished public-sector stock — residual gaskets, textured coatings, vinyl tiles and bituminous products.
Common asbestos materials found locally
AIB (asbestos insulating board)
Ceiling tiles, soffits, riser panels and partitioning in pre-1985 Hove commercial and public-sector premises.
Asbestos cement
Roof sheets, rainwater goods, soffits and flue pipes — particularly on inter-war housing and outbuildings.
Textured coatings (Artex-type)
Pre-2000 ceilings and walls across residential stock and older commercial fit-outs.
Vinyl/thermoplastic floor tiles
Communal corridors, kitchens and welfare areas in post-war housing and 1960s–80s commercial floors.
Pipe lagging & sprayed coatings
Plant rooms, risers and basement service voids of pre-1985 commercial and healthcare estate.
Gaskets, ropes & millboard
Boilers, flues, ovens and lift-motor rooms in pre-2000 commercial premises.
Service area
Where we attend in Hove.
Where we work
Hove and the surrounding South East
Surveyors attend Hove from our regular South East and East of England coverage. Tell us the address and we will confirm attendance and a fixed price.
- London
- Essex
- Kent
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Ipswich & Suffolk
- Norwich & Norfolk
- Hertfordshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Surrey
Typical driving times
- East Sussex centre~20 min
- Nearest motorway junction~15 min
- Central London (W1)~90 min
Appointment availability
We attend across Hove by appointment, including Saturday appointments where that suits an occupied property. Where a survey is time-critical — an exchange date, a works start or a contractor already on site — tell us when you call and we will book the earliest available slot.
0208 036 1099Relevant legislation
What governs asbestos work in Hove.
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012)
Statutory duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises; survey required before any refurbishment or demolition.
HSG264 — Asbestos: The Survey Guide (HSE)
Industry-standard survey methodology — Management vs Refurbishment & Demolition.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Principal Designer and client duties — R&D survey forms part of pre-construction information.
Related reading
Helpful guides for Hove duty-holders.
Hove services
The full asbestos lifecycle for Hove property.
Management Surveys
HSG264-aligned management surveys for the duty-holder under CAR 2012. Photographic register, drawings, material and priority risk scores.
Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
Fully intrusive R&D surveys ahead of any refurb, fit-out or strip-out, scoped to the Principal Designer's information requirements under CDM 2015.
Sampling & Testing
Independent sampling by qualified consultants, with analysis through UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory partners — typically 24–48 hours.
Re-inspections & Register Management
Annual condition re-inspections and live asbestos register management with digital registers issued after each visit — essential for duty-holders under CAR 2012.
Nearby areas
We also cover these neighbouring areas.
Local trust
Independent and accountable in Hove.
Every Hove survey is carried out by a qualified consultant (BOHS P402 or equivalent), with bulk sample analysis through a UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory partner. We are independent of any removal contractor — our advice is conflict-free.
Hove FAQs
Questions Hove clients ask us most.
Do you cover the whole of Hove and surrounding East Sussex?
Yes — all postcodes in Hove and the wider East Sussex area are priced as standard. Most surveys are booked within 48 hours of a confirmed quote, with same-day attendance for urgent works subject to availability.
What does a typical Hove survey cost?
Indicative guide prices start from £160 + VAT for a flat communal-area management survey (up to 3 floors), £200 + VAT for a flat management survey (up to 3 bedrooms) and £250 + VAT for a house management survey (up to 4 bedrooms) in Hove. Refurbishment and demolition surveys, commercial premises and portfolios are quoted after a short scoping call.
How much does an asbestos survey cost in Hove?
In Hove, guide prices for a management survey start from £160 + VAT for flat communal areas (up to 3 floors), £200 + VAT for a flat up to 3 bedrooms and £250 + VAT for a house up to 4 bedrooms. Refurbishment surveys start from £300 + VAT (flats) and £400 + VAT (houses), demolition surveys from £500 + VAT. Commercial premises and portfolios are quoted after a short scoping call.
How quickly can you survey a property in Hove?
Contact us to discuss availability in Hove. We aim to attend quickly across London, Essex, Kent and the wider South East, with reports typically issued within 48–72 hours of the survey.
Do I need an asbestos survey for my Hove property?
Buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000 are more likely to contain asbestos-containing materials. For non-domestic premises, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 places a duty to manage asbestos on the relevant dutyholder. Before refurbishment or demolition work that could disturb the building fabric, an appropriate asbestos survey should be carried out where asbestos may be present, so the risks can be identified and managed before work begins.
Need an asbestos survey in Hove this week?
Send the address, building age and survey type — we'll come back with a fixed price. No call centres, no upsell.