East Sussex · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Friston, East Sussex
Asbestos removal for properties in Friston and East Sussex: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos help in Friston
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
Send us the address in Friston, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos removal near Friston
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Whether it’s old sheds and coal bunkers and materials found mid-project, we deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings and more.
In places like Friston, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Your options compared
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Friston
Could my house in Friston contain asbestos?
Any home in Friston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not normally affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Asbestos removal in Friston: local notes
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. If your removal job is in Friston, let us know about access. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Landlords near Eastbourne station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Friston; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Friston is within about 4 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN20. Streets in the area include Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Friston includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Friston
Why people call us in Friston
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These are some of the things we deal with in Friston:
- Old flues
- Artex before plastering
- Old waste on site
- Materials found mid-project
In older properties in Friston, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The documents you will receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. We plan outdoor jobs in Friston to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the consignment note
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site