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Asbestos Removal Services in Compton, West Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Compton? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal for Compton
About our asbestos removal in Compton
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. From asbestos garages and old flues, we deal with textured coatings, flue pipes and water tanks.
In places like Compton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across West Sussex may contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
- Asbestos found during building work
If you let property near Rowlands Castle station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
The process
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Compton by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal in Compton: local notes
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We work across Compton and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (22 miles away).
In older properties in Compton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. In a school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Compton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across the PO18 postcode area. Whether your property is on Church Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Compton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If your business premises in Compton were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What affects the price in Compton
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Compton questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Compton contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Compton can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
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Options to consider in Compton
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Compton
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- 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