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Asbestos Removal for Colwood
Buildings in Colwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
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About our asbestos removal in Colwood
Found asbestos during building work in Colwood? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From finds during refurbishment and old cold water tanks, we deal with textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets and more.
In towns and villages like Colwood, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Colwood (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Colwood
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Duty holders and landlords in Colwood
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Towns and villages near Colwood
Other services in Colwood
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Colwood
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. We plan outdoor jobs in Colwood to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
Colwood questions
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Colwood homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Colwood can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Removal jobs in Colwood
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Properties in Colwood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Colwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Colwood to Crawley (about 8 miles away).
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Colwood. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in RH17, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Colwood, we cover Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Why people call us in Colwood
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across West Sussex built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos found during building work
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site