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Asbestos Removal Services in West Ashling, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in West Ashling may contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal near West Ashling
After the job
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
Once we are done:
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
About our asbestos removal in West Ashling
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in West Ashling falls into that category. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and people generally contact us about materials found mid-project and outbuildings with cement roofs.
Rural removal near West Ashling can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical removal jobs in West Ashling
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
Typical jobs in West Ashling include:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old cold water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex before plastering
Older buildings in West Ashling, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
Questions from West Ashling
Do you cover small places like West Ashling?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is West Ashling from London?
West Ashling is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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 normally are not licensed.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Places near West Ashling
Other services in West Ashling
Duty holders and landlords in West Ashling
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West Ashling must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in West Ashling, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Options to consider in West Ashling
Remove, or leave and manage? 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 the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
West Ashling properties and asbestos removal
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in West Ashling, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. West Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
In a school like Funtington Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. For rentals close to Bosham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. West Ashling 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.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close; we cover every one. If your property is just outside West Ashling, we also cover East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in West Ashling by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note