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Asbestos Removal in Forge Wood
Buildings in Forge Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal near Forge Wood
Removing asbestos around Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If your removal job is in Forge Wood, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
For non-domestic buildings like Forge Wood Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We cover removal jobs across RH10 and RH6. From Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Forge Wood include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Asbestos removal for Forge Wood properties
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. From debris left from a previous job and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we deal with gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and textured coatings.
Properties in areas like Forge Wood with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
Forge Wood: your questions answered
Do you cover Forge Wood from London?
We cover Forge Wood, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover Forge Wood and the area around Three Bridges station?
Yes, we cover Forge Wood and the area towards Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. Outdoor removal in Forge Wood 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.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Forge Wood must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
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Which option is right?
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Forge Wood
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or our cost guide.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Loft water tanks
- Textured coatings
If you let property near Three Bridges station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- 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