West Sussex · England
Asbestos Removal in Streat
Asbestos removal across Streat, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal near Streat
Asbestos removal for Streat properties
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. Typical jobs include floor tiles before a new floor and materials found mid-project, including water tanks, cement roof sheets and cement soffits.
In a village like Streat, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Streat
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Textured coatings
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like Plumpton Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What category of work it is
FAQs for Streat
Do you cover Streat and the area around Plumpton station?
Yes. Plumpton station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Streat, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Streat have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Streat properties and asbestos removal
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Streat as part of West Sussex, whatever the size of the job. Streat is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Streat to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
If you let property near Plumpton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older properties in Streat, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Streat is within about 2 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.
We carry out removal jobs all over the BN6 and BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Streat we cover include Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Choosing the right option
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Streat
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. Late-December sunset in Streat is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Duty holders and landlords in Streat
If your business premises in Streat were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- File the consignment note
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site