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Asbestos removal and surveys in East Sussex

Asbestos removal and surveys in all 289 towns and villages of East Sussex, planned to HSE guidance.

Asbestos help in East Sussex

What we do in East Sussex

Each service has its own list of towns in East Sussex. Choose one, or find your town further down.

Larger towns

Our asbestos removal in East Sussex

In homes, in East Sussex as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Typical materials include floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and typical jobs are old flues and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.

Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan.

Tell us what needs removing and send photos
We test it if needed and plan the job
You get a written quote, including waste disposal
The material is removed safely
The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note

Pricing in East Sussex

Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

How we work in East Sussex

London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Houses, flats and business premises
Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder

Ask for a quote

Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.

Landmarks near Eastbourne

Our work in Eastbourne takes us near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School. Also close by are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). Eastbourne’s nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.

Where we work in East Sussex

From Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea to small villages, East Sussex has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access. Parts of East Sussex are within a few miles of the High Weald National Landscape and the South Downs National Park, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight. Around 106 places in East Sussex are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.

Eastbourne: Older buildings in Eastbourne, near St Andrew or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. If you are on or near the A22 and A259, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. Outdoor removal in Eastbourne is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.

What it might be made of

Bitumen and felt

They’re removed by hand.

Insulating board and lagging

Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.

Should you do it yourself?

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.

Limits to be aware of

Worth knowing before you book:

Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
We do not remove anything until it’s been identified

Your options compared

Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork.

What to look for in a quote

What is not included
That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Where the waste goes, with paperwork

For landlords, agents and businesses

If you run a business from older premises in East Sussex, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.

Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in East Sussex must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.

Common questions in East Sussex

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.

Do you cover East Sussex?

Yes, East Sussex is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.

What does licensed work mean?

It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.

Can you help with a shop or office?

We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.

Is asbestos dangerous?

Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.

Can asbestos be left in place?

Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.