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Asbestos Removal for Etchingham
Looking for asbestos removal in Etchingham? We cover Etchingham and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage roof sheets
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Loft water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Etchingham?
About our asbestos removal in Etchingham
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. Typical materials include cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings, and people typically contact us about asbestos found during building work and Artex before plastering.
In a village like Etchingham, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Etchingham: local notes
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Etchingham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Etchingham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Etchingham to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Etchingham Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Etchingham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Etchingham; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across the TN19 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill; we cover every one. We also carry out removal jobs in Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Etchingham include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
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The process
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Etchingham to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Questions from Etchingham
Is asbestos common in Etchingham homes?
Any home in Etchingham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Etchingham station?
Yes. Etchingham station is close to the centre of Etchingham, and we cover the whole area.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in Etchingham?
We do: Etchingham is within the area we cover in East Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site