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Asbestos Removal in Meads
Buildings in Meads built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal in Meads
What affects the price in Meads
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- The access route
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Asbestos removal near Meads
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. People often contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and old flues, including floor tiles, flue pipes and water tanks.
Homes in Meads with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
Your questions about asbestos removal in Meads
Do you work near Eastbourne station?
Yes, we cover Meads and the area towards Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Meads?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Meads were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Meads properties and asbestos removal
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Meads as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We work in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Older buildings in Meads, near St John the Evangelist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Eastbourne station often time removal for when a property is empty. Meads is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. Meads is within about 2 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the BN20 and BN21 postcode area. From Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out removal jobs in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
What we deal with in Meads
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across East Sussex may contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Asbestos garages
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Broken sheets in gardens
For non-domestic buildings like Roedean Moira House, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How fibres will be kept down
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Towns and villages near Meads
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Late-December sunset in Meads is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
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 will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note