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Asbestos Removal Services in Charlton, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Charlton? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Materials found mid-project
Need asbestos removal in Charlton?
Asbestos removal for Charlton properties
If your builder has found suspect material in Charlton, work should stop there and people kept out. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Typical materials include flue pipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and typical jobs are old flues and materials found mid-project.
Rural removal near Charlton can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Charlton: local notes
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Charlton is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (about 24 miles away).
At a school such as Singleton CofE Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Charlton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Charlton Road and Knight's Hill, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Charlton we cover include Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Charlton include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Goes Free pub (under half a mile north-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Charlton
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Common questions in Charlton
How far is Charlton from London?
We cover Charlton, about 49 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Charlton homes?
Any home in Charlton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, typically tightly bound.
How it works
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. The work area is kept clear while we are working. Outdoor removal in Charlton is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
A few practical points:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Limits to be aware of
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 usually separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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What else we do in Charlton
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site