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Asbestos Removal for Butcher's Cross
Worried about asbestos in Butcher's Cross? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Old flues
- Asbestos garages
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal near Butcher's Cross
For businesses and landlords in Butcher's Cross
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Asbestos removal for Butcher's Cross properties
In homes, in Butcher's Cross as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and cement soffits.
Rural removal near Butcher's Cross can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Butcher's Cross: local notes
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Properties in Butcher's Cross range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 19 miles away.
Landlords near Crowborough station often time removal for when a property is empty. At a school such as Skippers Hill Manor School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Butcher's Cross; 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 TN20. Other places close to Butcher's Cross we cover include Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
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. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Typical jobs in Butcher's Cross include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Older buildings in Butcher's Cross, near Church of the Good Shepherd or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
How we work
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. Outdoor removal in Butcher's Cross is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Butcher's Cross, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
After the job
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
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Common questions in Butcher's Cross
Do you cover small places like Butcher's Cross?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Butcher's Cross?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Butcher's Cross?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note