Preparation for your ear wax removal appointment
** Important – Please put olive oil or similar into both your ears before your visit (even if only one ear seems blocked), ideally for 2-3 days morning and evening. This will potentially make your treatment more pleasant and comfortable as well as reducing the chance of a return visit. We recommend Earol.
N.B. If you have a perforated eardrum, please speak to us or your healthcare professional first before applying oil.
Payment

We accept card and cash on the day, £39 for one ear and £59 for both ears, if the ears are clear with nothing to remove we charge £25 and will offer advice on alternative treatment.
As an audiology business, addressing the problems associated with ears and hearing loss is what we do! At your appointment our services can include a hearing screening check, tympanometry to assess middle ear dysfunction if appropriate, GP referral if needed, and / or general advice on ear and hearing problems.
Safety and Hygiene
We can provide you with hand gel and a disposable face mask on request. For our part we will wear disposable gloves, apron and mask etc during the procedure and make use of disposable consumables. We work to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
NB If you would prefer us to wear a mask for the whole duration of your visit rather than just the actual procedure please just ask!
Our very experienced staff only use the very best equipment to offer all three main methods of ear wax removal (microsuction, irrigation and dry removal) to ensure a pleasant experience in a safe and professional environment.
If you are curious you can find details of the procedures we use to remove wax / debris from your ears here, including some detail on the risk factors to consider.
If you feel ill please tell us beforehand, we can always rearrange an appointment!
Arrival and Parking
When you arrive at our audiology clinic in Silsden please park up in the marked spaces reserved for our clients right by our front door and ring the doorbell to let us know of your arrival – alternatively you can call us, our number is 01535 606350.
Our audiology clinic in Silsden is accessibility and wheelchair friendly.
For directions to our main audiology hub providing hearing aid, hearing accessories and ear wax removal services weekdays here is a map to find us.
Our Settle Clinic
From the centre of town go through the archway next to Wholesome Bee on Duke Street to find The Place, the full address is 11 Commercial Courtyard, Duke Street, Settle BD24 9RH – opposite the Ruchee Indian restaurant. Here is a map which you can use to find car and walking directions if you get lost….
Ashfield is the nearest paid car park (less than 100 yards), along with a number of nearby car parks and free parking spaces in Settle if you know where to find them!
The Place in Settle is accessibility and wheelchair friendly.
Please note on Saturday mornings The Place has a locked door policy to limit access, you will need to knock on the door and wait to be let in.
Posted on brenda wilkinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended HAB for a potential ear wax removal. I met Christine who gave my ears and hearing a thorough test. I was delighted to find I had perfectly clean ard and 100per cent hearing Excellent for a woman of my age. I was also pleassntly surprised to find the charge was more than 50 per cent less than I expected. Overall paonless and reassuring experience.I would have no hesitation in recommending HAB.to anyone. Thank you HABPosted on David WatlingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very efficient, friendly and safe wax removal service.Posted on Roy ButterfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend this company enough! Parking right outside, there was a friendly greeting at the door on arrival, and I was led immediately into the consulting room. My left ear build-up of earwax was examined, my options explained, and the problem was dealt with in a careful, thorough and professional way. My right ear needed only a small amount of work, and there was no charge for that. A slight infection in this ear was noted, and I was given a pack of antiseptic wipes and advised that my doctor’s advice may be needed. In fact later I did get antibiotic eardrops. A couple of weeks later I again experienced intermittent hearing loss, and HAB promptly made a follow up appointment for me. They re-checked the original ear, found it to be still clear, and did a test that revealed the eardrum wasn’t vibrating as freely as it should, which indicated fluid behind the eardrum, and recommended an appropriate nasal spray which I already used on occasion for other reasons. They were as thorough as I could wish for this follow up visit, and there was no question of a charge. I honestly just can’t see how you could do better. 7 days later: after following their advice and using a fluticasone nasal spray (Avamys) once each day, the fluid deafness hasn’t been greatly reduced, and I anticipate being back to normal soon.Posted on Ben HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant treatment,Was seen quickly and had a very good resultPosted on alan metcalfeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff are ultra professional efficient and Friendly at put you at ease I highly recommend themPosted on Janet TearneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My visit was spot on.Posted on alison fisherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been going here for a few years now for ear wax treatment. Very experienced, friendly and a great result. Highly recommend.Posted on Carol BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was my husband who visited the HAB for ear wax removal.Very pleased with the service given.Will definitely return.
