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Asbestos Removal Services in Hankham, East Sussex
Asbestos removal in Hankham, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Materials found mid-project
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Hankham
How asbestos removal works in Hankham
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Hankham falls into that category. Typical materials include floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are old sheds and coal bunkers and finds during refurbishment.
In places like Hankham, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos removal in Hankham
Do you cover Hankham and the area around Pevensey & Westham station?
Yes, we cover Hankham and the area towards Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
For businesses and landlords in Hankham
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
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What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
What affects the price in Hankham
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Removal jobs in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hankham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our area stretches from Hankham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Hankham Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Hankham, near St Luke's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN24, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
How we work
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. In winter, the light goes in Hankham by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Why people call us in Hankham
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old waste on site
Landlords near Pevensey & Westham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note