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Asbestos Removal Services in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Nuthurst may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Garage roof sheets
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Nuthurst
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Asbestos removal in Nuthurst
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. Common materials are water tanks, gutters and downpipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and loft water tanks.
Rural removal near Nuthurst can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Nuthurst is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Removal jobs in Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Nuthurst, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Nuthurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 8 miles away.
For rentals close to Horsham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Nuthurst, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
For removal jobs in RH13, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Nuthurst, we cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Nuthurst
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
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What else we do in Nuthurst
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Nuthurst, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement flues and gutters
- Loft water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
For non-domestic buildings like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
FAQs for Nuthurst
Do you come out to small villages like Nuthurst?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Nuthurst homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
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 do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Nuthurst?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site