East Sussex · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in TN35
We work across all of the TN35 postcode district, which takes in Ore, Fairlight Cove and Westfield. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in TN35
Places in TN35
- Ore
- Fairlight Cove
- Westfield
- Fairlight
- Pett
- Bachelor's Bump
- Guestling
- Friar's Hill
- Guestling Green
- Three Oaks
- Doleham
- Hastings
- Hastings Old Town
- Belmont
- Blacklands
- Rock-a-Nore
- America Ground
Services in TN35
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Neighbouring districts
Across East Sussex
Every town in East Sussex
Every area we cover
Asbestos testing in TN35: what to expect
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in TN35 and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. People often contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and Artex before downlights or rewiring, including black adhesive, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Prices in TN35
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What’s near Ore
In Ore, that can mean a property near Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, Old King John pub and Sandown Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Speckled Wood (within half a mile west), Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and Christ Church (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to Ore is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Testing materials in TN35
In TN35, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike. 17 of the places we cover in TN35 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Ore: For older homes anywhere in Ore, from near Christ Church outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Sandown Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Where asbestos turns up
The risk usually comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
- Corrugated roof sheets
The scope of asbestos testing
What’s in and what’s out:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Your options compared
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Your questions about asbestos testing in TN35
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note