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Asbestos Removal for Fontwell
Asbestos removal in Fontwell: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Artex before plastering
- Old waste on site
- Cement flues and gutters
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Fontwell questions
Do you cover Fontwell from London?
We cover Fontwell, about 51 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Fontwell have asbestos?
Any home in Fontwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
How asbestos removal works in Fontwell
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Fontwell falls into that category. From old cold water tanks and garage roofs and whole garages, we deal with textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes and more.
In places like Fontwell, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Fontwell, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Fontwell by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for 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 advise.
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Common reasons for removal jobs in Fontwell
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
For non-domestic buildings like Ormiston Six Villages Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Asbestos removal in Fontwell: local notes
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Properties in Fontwell range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Older buildings in Fontwell, near Westergate Mission Hall or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Barnham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the BN18 and PO20 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Fontwell include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Which option is right?
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site