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Asbestos Removal Services in Wickstreet, East Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Wickstreet may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal in Wickstreet
About our asbestos removal in Wickstreet
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Wickstreet falls into that category. From cement water tanks in lofts and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, we cover cement soffits, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
In places like Wickstreet, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across East Sussex built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Loft water tanks
- Artex before plastering
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement flues and gutters
In older properties in Wickstreet, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Removal jobs in Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If your removal job is in Wickstreet, let us know about access. Wickstreet is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Wickstreet to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you let property near Berwick (Sussex) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Bede's Prep School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Wickstreet is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We carry out removal jobs all over BN26 and the streets around it. Other places close to Wickstreet we cover include Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Common questions in Wickstreet
Do you cover small places like Wickstreet?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Wickstreet and the area around Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes, we cover Wickstreet and the area towards Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you cover Wickstreet?
Yes, Wickstreet is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How we work
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. We plan outdoor jobs in Wickstreet to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The scope of asbestos removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
Duty holders and landlords in Wickstreet
If you manage or own a block in Wickstreet, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note