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Asbestos Removal for Selmeston
Asbestos removal in Selmeston: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Broken sheets in gardens
Get a quote for Selmeston
Common reasons for removal jobs in Selmeston
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Typical jobs in Selmeston include:
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old flues
- Finds during refurbishment
Older buildings in Selmeston, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- If the price includes VAT
About our asbestos removal in Selmeston
If your builder has found suspect material in Selmeston, stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From outbuildings with cement roofs and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, we cover textured coatings, cement roof sheets and cement soffits and more.
In a village like Selmeston, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Selmeston properties and asbestos removal
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Selmeston is within our East Sussex area, for removal jobs of every size. Selmeston is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Selmeston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
For rentals close to Berwick (Sussex) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Selmeston; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Selmeston is within about 6 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We cover removal jobs across BN26 and the streets around it. From The Street and Lewes Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out removal jobs in Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Selmeston
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Selmeston were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Selmeston questions
Do you work near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes. Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile east of Selmeston, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Selmeston homes?
Any home in Selmeston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Selmeston?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
More for properties in Selmeston
How it works
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. In winter, the light goes in Selmeston by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site