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Asbestos Testing in Hankham
Buildings in Hankham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos help in Hankham
Asbestos testing in Hankham
If something has been damaged during work in Hankham, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with, and what to do next. We often deal with floor tiles, garage roof sheets and soffit boards, and people generally contact us about panels behind old heaters and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
In a village like Hankham, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Questions from Hankham
Do older homes in Hankham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hankham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hankham and the area around Pevensey & Westham station?
Yes, we cover Hankham and the area towards Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
What happens
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
For businesses and landlords in Hankham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
After we have finished in Hankham
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Some practical advice:
- Make the area easy to reach
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Choosing the right option
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Clear next steps
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Asbestos testing in Hankham: local notes
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hankham contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For rented homes around Pevensey & Westham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you work at a school like Hankham Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Tests anywhere in BN24 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. For properties just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hankham include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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