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Asbestos Removal Services in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Asbestos removal across Houghton Green and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
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Asbestos removal for Houghton Green properties
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 sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and old cold water tanks, we cover cement roof sheets, floor tiles and textured coatings and more.
In Houghton Green, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Houghton Green properties and asbestos removal
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Houghton Green, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Houghton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
In older buildings across Houghton Green, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. The coast is within about 2 miles of Houghton Green; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Anywhere in TN31, asbestos removal is available. If your property is just outside Houghton Green, we also cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Houghton Green includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Houghton Green include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Houghton Green
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Also near Houghton Green
What else we do in Houghton Green
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Houghton Green
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Common questions in Houghton Green
Do you cover Houghton Green and the area around Rye station?
Yes. Rye station is about 1.3 miles south-west of Houghton Green, and we cover both.
How far is Houghton Green from London?
Houghton Green is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What happens next
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
Going forward:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Share any survey or test results
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What to avoid
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Houghton Green is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
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.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
What we deal with in Houghton Green
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Finds during refurbishment
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos garages
For rentals close to Rye station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Any exclusions
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site