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Asbestos Removal for Upper Wellingham
Any pre-2000 building in Upper Wellingham may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Need asbestos removal in Upper Wellingham?
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos removal near Upper Wellingham
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. People often contact us about textured coatings and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, including cement soffits, water tanks and flue pipes.
In towns and villages like Upper Wellingham, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Why people call us in Upper Wellingham
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across East Sussex may contain it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old waste on site
For non-domestic buildings like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the job needs notifying
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Wellingham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Going forward:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Avoid these
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Removing asbestos around Upper Wellingham
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Upper Wellingham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
In older properties in Upper Wellingham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Cooksbridge station often time removal for when a property is empty. Upper Wellingham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across BN8. Close by, we cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
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Common questions in Upper Wellingham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos common in Upper Wellingham homes?
If your home in Upper Wellingham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in Upper Wellingham by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- 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
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note