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Asbestos Removal in Magham Down
Buildings in Magham Down built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Loft water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos help in Magham Down
Your options compared
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
How asbestos removal works in Magham Down
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical jobs include broken sheets in gardens and asbestos garages, involving water tanks, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In a village like Magham Down, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Magham Down
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Magham Down must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
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Questions from Magham Down
Do you work near Polegate station?
Yes. Polegate station is about 4.5 miles south-west of Magham Down, and we cover both.
How far is Magham Down from London?
Magham Down is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What we deal with in Magham Down
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos garages
For non-domestic buildings like Hailsham Community College, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Removing asbestos around Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If your removal job is in Magham Down, let us know about access. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
In older properties in Magham Down, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Polegate station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Magham Down. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Anywhere in BN27, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, normally tightly bound.
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. Parking close by makes the day easier. In winter, the light goes in Magham Down 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 agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any survey or test results
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site