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Asbestos Removal Services in Kirdford, West Sussex
Asbestos removal for Kirdford: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Textured coatings
- Old flues
Asbestos removal in Kirdford
After the job
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos removal for Kirdford properties
Every removal job in Kirdford is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. We often deal with floor tiles, textured coatings and water tanks, and people generally contact us about asbestos found during building work and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Kirdford, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Removing asbestos around Kirdford
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Kirdford, just send the postcode. Kirdford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Kirdford to Guildford (15 miles away).
Older buildings in Kirdford, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
We cover removal jobs across the RH14 postcode area. Your property could be on Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Kirdford, we also cover Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
The process
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Kirdford to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Why people call us in Kirdford
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex before plastering
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
If you let property near Billingshurst station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Kirdford: your questions answered
How far is Kirdford from London?
We cover Kirdford, about 38 miles from central London.
Do you work near Billingshurst station?
Yes, we cover Kirdford and the area towards Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Kirdford?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Kirdford, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Kirdford must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note