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Asbestos Removal in Upper Dicker
Looking for asbestos removal in Upper Dicker? We work across Upper Dicker and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos help in Upper Dicker
Asbestos removal near Upper Dicker
Removal isn’t always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and flue pipes, and people normally contact us about old flues and old sheds and coal bunkers.
In towns and villages like Upper Dicker, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- 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 before booking.
Materials in Upper Dicker
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Upper Dicker to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Upper Dicker
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Going forward:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Upper Dicker: your questions answered
Do you cover Upper Dicker from London?
Upper Dicker is about 45 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos removal in Upper Dicker: local notes
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upper Dicker contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
In older properties in Upper Dicker, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near Berwick (Sussex) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Upper Dicker. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across BN27. From Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Upper Dicker, we also cover Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Dicker include Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Park Mead Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Upper Dicker:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex before plastering
At a school such as Bede's Prep School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Towns and villages near Upper Dicker
Also in Upper Dicker
Your options compared
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site