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Asbestos Removal Services in Ashurst, West Sussex
Asbestos removal for Ashurst: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Ashurst
About our asbestos removal in Ashurst
In homes, in Ashurst as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Typical jobs include garage roof sheets and old floor tiles and black adhesive, including cement roof sheets, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Ashurst, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Ashurst (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. Late-December sunset in Ashurst is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Ashurst
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old waste on site
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Older buildings in Ashurst, near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Removing asbestos around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Ashurst is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Ashurst to Brighton (11 miles away).
In a school like Ashurst CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
We cover removal jobs across the BN44 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Ashurst, we cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Common questions in Ashurst
Do you come out to small villages like Ashurst?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Ashurst have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What else we do in Ashurst
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Ashurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note