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Asbestos Removal in Hurst Wickham
Asbestos removal for Hurst Wickham: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Garage roof sheets
- Cement flues and gutters
- Materials found mid-project
Need asbestos removal in Hurst Wickham?
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
How asbestos removal works in Hurst Wickham
Asbestos removal in Hurst Wickham covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s old floor tiles and black adhesive and garage roof sheets, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and textured coatings and more.
In a village like Hurst Wickham, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hurst Wickham
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What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we’re done:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Hurst Wickham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos removal in Hurst Wickham: local notes
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Properties in Hurst Wickham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Hurst Wickham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
At a school such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Older buildings in Hurst Wickham, near Church of St George or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Hurst Wickham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the BN6 postcode area. Whether your property is on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Hurst Wickham include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
The process
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Hurst Wickham 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.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Send us the address in Hurst Wickham, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Hurst Wickham
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
Your questions about asbestos removal in Hurst Wickham
Do you work near Hassocks station?
Yes, we cover Hurst Wickham and the area towards Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Which option is right?
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Hurst Wickham
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Typical jobs in Hurst Wickham include:
- Artex before plastering
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos garages
For rentals close to Hassocks station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site