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Asbestos Removal for Selham
Asbestos removal for properties in Selham and West Sussex: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex before plastering
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Selham
Asbestos removal near Selham
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. From textured coatings and finds during refurbishment, we cover cement roof sheets, floor tiles and cement soffits and more.
In a village like Selham, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Selham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Selham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Step by step
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Selham is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Options to consider in Selham
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Selham
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Selham
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
In older properties in Selham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Selham properties and asbestos removal
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Selham contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Selham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Selham. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Graffham Common.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
Towns and villages near Selham
Your questions about asbestos removal in Selham
Do you cover Selham from London?
Selham is about 44 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Selham contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Selham can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note