Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Removal in Falmer
Asbestos removal in Falmer, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Loft water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal in Falmer
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Falmer must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How asbestos removal works in Falmer
Every removal job in Falmer is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. People often contact us about Artex ceilings before renovation and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, involving cement soffits, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In Falmer, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
A few practical points:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about parking and access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Nearby places to Falmer
Other services in Falmer
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Questions from Falmer
Do you cover small places like Falmer?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Typical removal jobs in Falmer
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Brighton and Hove may contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old waste on site
- Materials found mid-project
For non-domestic buildings like Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- The documents you’ll receive
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Falmer is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Read more
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your options compared
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Removal jobs in Falmer
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We work across Falmer and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
In older buildings across Falmer, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. For rentals close to Falmer station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Falmer; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 5 miles of Falmer; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Removal jobs anywhere in BN1 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Falmer, we also cover Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Falmer include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (0.5 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note