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Asbestos Removal in Lumley
Worried about asbestos in Lumley? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old waste on site
- Garage roofs and whole garages
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Asbestos removal near Lumley
Found asbestos during building work in Lumley? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. Common materials are water tanks, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes, and people usually contact us about broken sheets in gardens and Artex before plastering.
In Lumley, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Lumley (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Lumley
How far is Lumley from London?
Lumley is about 58 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Lumley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Lumley?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Asbestos removal in Lumley: local notes
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. In Lumley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Lumley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Landlords near Emsworth station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older buildings across Lumley, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lumley; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We carry out removal jobs all over the PO10 postcode area. Your property could be on Lumley Road and Northlands Park or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lumley. If your property is just outside Lumley, we also cover Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (under half a mile south)
After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
What affects the price in Lumley
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
How it works
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Lumley to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Lumley, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
What we deal with in Lumley
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Typical jobs in Lumley include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos garages
In a school like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Places near Lumley
For businesses and landlords in Lumley
If you run a business from older premises in Lumley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site