Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Removal in West Hill
Asbestos removal in West Hill: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos help in West Hill
Asbestos removal near West Hill
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. We often deal with water tanks, floor tiles and cement roof sheets, and people typically contact us about finds during refurbishment and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like West Hill, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
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After we’ve finished in West Hill
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once we are done:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell us about parking and access
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
West Hill properties and asbestos removal
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If your removal job is in West Hill, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For properties on main roads such as the A2010, we plan parking and loading in advance. Older buildings in West Hill, near Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of West Hill; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about a mile of West Hill; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1, BN3 and BN2. Whether your property is on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. West Hill sits on or near the A2010, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to West Hill we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Girls (less than half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cow pub (less than half a mile west)
What we deal with in West Hill
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Typical jobs in West Hill include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Asbestos garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
At a school such as St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- What is not included
West Hill questions
Do you cover West Hill and the area around Brighton station?
Yes. Brighton station is close to the centre of West Hill, and we cover the whole area.
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.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What affects the price in West Hill
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. In winter, the light goes in West Hill by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos removal
Before you book, note that:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in West Hill
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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