West Sussex · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Patching, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Patching? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old waste on site
Get a quote for Patching
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
How asbestos removal works in Patching
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about asbestos found during building work and garage roofs and whole garages, involving floor tiles, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
Rural removal near Patching can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
More for properties in Patching
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- Licensed or non-licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Parking close by makes the day easier. In winter, the light goes in Patching 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 confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Patching
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you manage or own a block in Patching, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Asbestos removal in Patching: local notes
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Properties in Patching range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Patching to Brighton (14 miles away).
Older buildings in Patching, near The Parish Church of St John the Divine or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. In a school like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Patching is within about 6 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. The coast is within about 5 miles of Patching, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From The Street and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Patching includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens next
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about any previous survey
Avoid these
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Patching
Do you cover small places like Patching?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Patching from London?
Patching is about 48 miles from central London, well within our area.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site