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Asbestos Removal Services in Ashington, West Sussex
Asbestos removal in Ashington: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal in Ashington
Why people call us in Ashington
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
- Loft water tanks
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
In older buildings across Ashington, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
Asbestos removal near Ashington
Every removal job in Ashington is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. From flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and garage roof sheets, we cover flue pipes, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes and more.
Rural removal near Ashington can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens next
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
FAQs for Ashington
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Ashington from London?
We cover Ashington, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Ashington, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Ashington by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
Which option is right?
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Ashington properties and asbestos removal
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We work across Ashington and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Ashington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Ashington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Ashington CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Ashington; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in RH20, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ashington we cover include Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Ashington
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site