East Sussex · England
Asbestos Removal for Hastings Old Town
Asbestos removal in Hastings Old Town, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Asbestos garages
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Hastings Old Town, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
How asbestos removal works in Hastings Old Town
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Whether it’s Artex before plastering and old floor tiles and black adhesive, we cover floor tiles, flue pipes and cement roof sheets and more.
In a smaller place like Hastings Old Town, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Hastings Old Town (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hastings Old Town
Do you cover Hastings Old Town from London?
We cover Hastings Old Town, about 53 miles from central London.
Could my house in Hastings Old Town contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hastings Old Town can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t generally affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
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.
Materials, one by one
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.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Older buildings in Hastings Old Town, near Church of St Clement or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
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The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Hastings Old Town
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. Late-December sunset in Hastings Old Town is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Asbestos removal in Hastings Old Town: local notes
Hastings Old Town is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hastings Old Town has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 32 miles away.
Landlords near Hastings station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Ark Castledown Primary Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. The coast is within about a mile of Hastings Old Town; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Hastings Old Town, we also cover Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), Belmont (1 mile north), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west) and Hastings Castle (under half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include University School (0.9 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.7 miles north-west)
- Churches close by include Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Standard Public House (under half a mile south)
What affects the price in Hastings Old Town
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Hastings Old Town, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site