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Asbestos Removal Services in Shermanbury, West Sussex
Asbestos removal in Shermanbury, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal for Shermanbury
Asbestos removal in Shermanbury
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. People often contact us about cement flues and gutters and broken sheets in gardens, involving water tanks, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
In a village like Shermanbury, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
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DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. In winter, the light goes in Shermanbury by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Removing asbestos around Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Shermanbury, tell us the postcode and what you need. Shermanbury is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Shermanbury to Brighton (11 miles away).
Older buildings in Shermanbury, near The Parish Church of St Giles or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Shermanbury 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.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Whether your property is on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Shermanbury, we also cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shermanbury include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Shermanbury questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Shermanbury homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Why people call us in Shermanbury
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across West Sussex built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
In a school like Jolesfield CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site