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Asbestos Removal in Coates
Found something that might be asbestos in Coates? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Textured coatings
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos help in Coates
Removal jobs in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Coates has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
In a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Coates, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Coates is within about 4 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.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the RH20 postcode area. If your property is just outside Coates, we also cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
How asbestos removal works in Coates
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Whether it’s old sheds and coal bunkers and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and water tanks and more.
In towns and villages like Coates, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Coates
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
If you let property near Pulborough station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What affects the price in Coates
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Coates questions
Do you cover Coates and the area around Pulborough station?
Yes. Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles east of Coates, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
After we’ve finished:
- File the consignment note
- Book the replacement before removal
- Share any survey or test results
- Send photos of the material and the access
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Towns and villages near Coates
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Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Late-December sunset in Coates is about 4:00pm, 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
- 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