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Asbestos Removal Services in Southwick, West Sussex
Looking for asbestos removal in Southwick? We work across Southwick and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Loft water tanks
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Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
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.
How asbestos removal works in Southwick
If your builder has found suspect material in Southwick, work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. Typical jobs include loft water tanks and Artex before plastering, including gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and cement roof sheets.
Properties in towns and villages like Southwick with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Why people call us in Southwick
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
These come up again and again:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roof sheets
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Materials found mid-project
For rentals close to Southwick station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The documents you will receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
For businesses and landlords in Southwick
If you run a business from older premises in Southwick, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
FAQs for Southwick
Is asbestos common in Southwick homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Southwick from London?
Southwick is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can normally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Asbestos removal in Southwick: local notes
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. If your removal job is in Southwick, let us know about access. Southwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
If you’re on or near the A259 and A270, tell us about parking and loading. At a school such as Eastbrook Primary Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Southwick; 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 Southwick, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across BN42, BN41 and BN43. Local streets include Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street; we cover every one. Southwick sits on or near the A259 and A270, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. 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.
Which option is right?
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Southwick
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
What happens
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Late-December sunset in Southwick is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note