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Asbestos removal and surveys in West Sussex

Wherever you are in West Sussex, we can help with surveys, testing and removal.

Asbestos removal in West Sussex

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What we do in West Sussex

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Largest places

How asbestos removal works in West Sussex

Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll explain what applies to your job in West Sussex. We often deal with textured coatings, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and debris left from a previous job.

We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools.

Get in touch with the details of the job
We work out what category the work falls into
We agree a date and any notification needed
On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork

What it costs in West Sussex

When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.

What you get

Across London and the South East
Work done to the regulations
Domestic and commercial work
Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone

Getting a price

Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.

Near you in Crawley

Locally, our jobs take us close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. You will also find The George Hotel (less than half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of Crawley: Crawley station. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.

West Sussex: removal jobs of every size

Removal jobs across West Sussex range from garage roofs in Crawley, Horsham and Worthing to barns and outbuildings in 293 villages and hamlets. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access. Parts of West Sussex are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight. 121 of the places we cover in West Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.

Crawley: In older properties in Crawley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For properties on main roads such as the A23 and A264, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Late-December sunset in Crawley is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.

Weighing up your options

Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work.

What to look for in a quote

Which areas and materials are covered
Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How fibres will be kept down
Whether VAT is included

Doing it yourself?

Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.

With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.

What happens next

If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.

Let us know where we can park
Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone

Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.

Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.

What it might be made of

Textured coatings

Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.

Water tanks and flues

Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.

What it costs

We base our quote on:

Travel and parking
How many samples are needed
Access to the area
Licensed or non-licensed

A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.

Sending photos

A few photos can save a site visit:

An idea of size
Where we could park
Visible markings
The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch

You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

West Sussex questions

Can you quote from photos?

Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.

Can I stay at home during removal?

It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.

Can asbestos be left in place?

In many cases it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.

Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.

Which asbestos work needs a licence?

Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.