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Asbestos Removal Services in Mackerel's Common, West Sussex
Looking for asbestos removal in Mackerel's Common? We work across Mackerel's Common and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal in Mackerel's Common
Asbestos removal in Mackerel's Common
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. Whether it’s old floor tiles and black adhesive and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we deal with cement soffits, water tanks and textured coatings.
Rural removal near Mackerel's Common can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Mackerel's Common
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Mackerel's Common properties and asbestos removal
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mackerel's Common is within our West Sussex area, for removal jobs of every size. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Landlords near Billingshurst station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Anywhere in RH14, we can help with asbestos removal. Other places close to Mackerel's Common we cover include Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Within reach you’ll find The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Mackerel's Common: your questions answered
Do you work near Billingshurst station?
Yes, we cover Mackerel's Common and the area towards Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east.
Is asbestos common in Mackerel's Common homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Mackerel's Common can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Mackerel's Common?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Mackerel's Common
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Textured coatings
- Garage roof sheets
Older buildings in Mackerel's Common, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
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For businesses and landlords in Mackerel's Common
If you manage or own a block in Mackerel's Common, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Mackerel's Common must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Step by step
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Mackerel's Common is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For 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.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note