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Asbestos Removal in Walberton
Asbestos removal across Walberton and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos help in Walberton
Looking after things afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Going forward:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Asbestos removal near Walberton
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about textured coatings and old flues, including cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes.
Rural removal near Walberton can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Walberton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Typical jobs in Walberton include:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old flues
- Garage roof sheets
In older buildings across Walberton, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Asbestos removal in Walberton: local notes
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If your removal job is in Walberton, let us know about access. Walberton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Walberton to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If you let property near Barnham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Walberton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 5 miles of Walberton; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We carry out removal jobs all over BN18. From The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Open spaces near Walberton include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Nearby places to Walberton
What else we do in Walberton
Step by step
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Outdoor removal in Walberton is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
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. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
FAQs for Walberton
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Walberton contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Walberton may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Walberton?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site