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Asbestos Removal Services in Merston, West Sussex
Buildings in Merston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Loft water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos help in Merston
Asbestos removal for Merston properties
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Merston. Typical jobs include vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and garage roofs and whole garages, involving textured coatings, flue pipes and floor tiles.
In a village like Merston, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Merston (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. We plan outdoor jobs in Merston to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Questions from Merston
Do you come out to small villages like Merston?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Merston from London?
Merston is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Merston?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Asbestos removal in Merston: local notes
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Merston has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Merston is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Older buildings in Merston, near Church of St Giles or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. At a school such as Chichester Free School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. The coast is within about 4 miles of Merston; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Typical removal jobs in Merston
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
For rentals close to Chichester station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
- The documents you will receive
- What is not included
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
For managing agents and freeholders in Merston, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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