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Asbestos Removal Services in Houghton, West Sussex
Asbestos removal across Houghton and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos garages
- Cement flues and gutters
Need asbestos removal in Houghton?
About our asbestos removal in Houghton
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. We often deal with cement soffits, floor tiles and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about floor tiles before a new floor and Artex before plastering.
In places like Houghton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Houghton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Typical jobs in Houghton include:
- Asbestos garages
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement water tanks in lofts
At a school such as Dorset House School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you will receive
Removing asbestos around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Houghton contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Older buildings in Houghton, near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near Amberley station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Houghton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What affects the price in Houghton
The cost depends on:
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Towns and villages near Houghton
Also in Houghton
Options to consider in Houghton
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Late-December sunset in Houghton is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Houghton: your questions answered
Do you cover Houghton and the area around Amberley station?
Yes, we cover Houghton and the area towards Amberley station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
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.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- 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.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site