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Asbestos Removal in Colgate
Asbestos removal in Colgate and across West Sussex: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Old flues
- Artex before plastering
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Need asbestos removal in Colgate?
About our asbestos removal in Colgate
Removal isn’t always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. Typical jobs include Artex before plastering and outbuildings with cement roofs, including water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In a village like Colgate, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Colgate is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rentals close to Faygate station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Colgate, near St. Saviour's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in RH13 and RH12 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out removal jobs in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
What we deal with in Colgate
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old waste on site
- Loft water tanks
In a school like Colgate Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Colgate
Could my house in Colgate contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Colgate can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Colgate from London?
Colgate is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
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 if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work in Colgate?
Yes. We cover Colgate and the surrounding area as part of West Sussex. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What affects the price in Colgate
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- The parking area
Send us the address in Colgate, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
Towns and villages near Colgate
More for properties in Colgate
DIY and asbestos
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.
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. It helps if we can park nearby. Outdoor removal in Colgate is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Colgate
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Duty holders and landlords in Colgate
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Colgate must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Colgate were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note