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Asbestos Removal for Atherington
Asbestos removal in Atherington, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Atherington
What it might be made of
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.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
About our asbestos removal in Atherington
Every removal job in Atherington is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and cement roof sheets, and people usually contact us about textured coatings and old floor tiles and black adhesive.
In Atherington, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Atherington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Atherington properties and asbestos removal
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If your removal job is in Atherington, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
In older properties in Atherington, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. If you let property near Littlehampton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Atherington; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 2 miles of Atherington, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over BN17 and the streets around it. We also carry out removal jobs in Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Atherington
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Atherington, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Typical removal jobs in Atherington
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Textured coatings
- Old waste on site
- Loft water tanks
At a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Atherington is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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FAQs for Atherington
Do you cover Atherington from London?
Atherington is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Littlehampton station?
Yes. Littlehampton station is about 1.5 miles east of Atherington, and we cover both.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Atherington?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site