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Asbestos Removal for Hastings
Asbestos removal in Hastings, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
Need asbestos removal in Hastings?
About our asbestos removal in Hastings
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will tell you honestly when that’s the case. Whether it’s old sheds and coal bunkers and materials found mid-project, we deal with cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes.
In a large place like Hastings, we remove asbestos from homes, rented property, schools, shops and industrial units, each planned for its access and waste. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Typical jobs in Hastings include:
- Old waste on site
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos found during building work
For properties on main roads such as the A21 and A28, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
After we have finished in Hastings
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After we have finished:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
FAQs for Hastings
Do older homes in Hastings have asbestos?
Any home in Hastings built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hastings and the area around St Leonards Warrior Square station?
Yes, we cover Hastings and the area towards St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.9 miles south.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. We plan outdoor jobs in Hastings to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Removal jobs in Hastings
Hastings is in East Sussex. Hastings has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. Our area stretches from Hastings to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like St Paul's Church of England Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hastings, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across the TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 postcode area. Whether your property is on London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. With the A21 and A28 close by, Hastings is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Hastings, we cover Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hastings has buildings from every era.
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Hastings includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (under half a mile north-west)
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Hastings, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Hastings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site