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Asbestos Removal Services in Norton, West Sussex
Asbestos removal across Norton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal in Norton
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Old waste on site
- Materials found mid-project
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In a school like Ormiston Six Villages Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
Asbestos removal in Norton
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, involving water tanks, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In Norton, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Norton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Norton
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Norton as part of West Sussex, for removal jobs of every size. Norton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For rentals close to Barnham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Norton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Norton is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Norton is within about 5 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
For removal jobs in PO20, just send the postcode and a few photos. We also carry out removal jobs in Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Winterton Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
More for properties in Norton
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In winter, the light goes in Norton by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- 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
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
What affects the price in Norton
We base our quote on:
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Questions from Norton
Do you come out to small villages like Norton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Norton and the area around Barnham station?
Yes, we cover Norton and the area towards Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note