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Asbestos Removal for Sompting
Asbestos removal for properties in Sompting and West Sussex: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Old flues
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos removal in Sompting
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. Late-December sunset in Sompting is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
About our asbestos removal in Sompting
Found asbestos during building work in Sompting? Work should stop there and people kept out. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Common materials are water tanks, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes, and people generally contact us about finds during refurbishment and Artex before plastering.
Homes in Sompting with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Sompting (BN15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical removal jobs in Sompting
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Older buildings in Sompting, near St Peter the Apostle or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Before booking anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Sompting
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
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Asbestos removal in Sompting: local notes
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Sompting is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Sompting is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Sompting to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For rentals close to Lancing station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For non-domestic buildings like Sompting Village Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Sompting is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in BN15, asbestos removal is available. From Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Sompting includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
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.
Once we are done:
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Share any survey or test results
- Send photos of the material and the access
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Choosing the right option
Should it come out? 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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Sompting
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Sompting: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Sompting homes?
If your home in Sompting was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Sompting and the area around Lancing station?
Yes, we cover Sompting and the area towards Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Do you work in Sompting?
Yes, we do: our area includes Sompting and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are normally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site