Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Prestonville, Brighton and Hove
Asbestos removal for Prestonville: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old flues
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal in Prestonville
Asbestos removal near Prestonville
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and cement roof sheets, and people usually contact us about asbestos garages and loft water tanks.
Homes in Prestonville with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Prestonville (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Prestonville by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prestonville properties and asbestos removal
Prestonville is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If your removal job is in Prestonville, let us know about access. Prestonville is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For non-domestic buildings like Stanford Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older properties in Prestonville, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Prestonville; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 2 miles of Prestonville, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Wherever your property is in BN1, BN3 and BN88, we can help with asbestos removal. Whether your property is on Dyke Road, Home Road and Lloyd Road or a nearby road, we can help. Prestonville sits on or near the A23; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Prestonville, we cover Seven Dials (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Brunswick (1 mile south) and Withdean (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). The countryside around Prestonville includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south) and The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Milligan House (within half a mile east)
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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Prestonville: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Prestonville homes?
If your home in Prestonville was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Prestonville from London?
Prestonville is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
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.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Going forward:
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the material and the access
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Duty holders and landlords in Prestonville
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you run a business from older premises in Prestonville, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
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.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Prestonville
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note