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Asbestos removal and surveys in Kent

We survey, test and remove asbestos in 922 towns and villages across Kent.

Asbestos help in Kent

Services in Kent

Each service has its own list of towns in Kent. Choose one, or find your town further down.

Biggest towns

How asbestos removal works in Kent

You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.

Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless.

Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
We clean the area and send the consignment note

Pricing in Kent

Our quotes are clear about VAT.

How we work in Kent

Quotes that spell out the scope
Work done to the regulations
Legal disposal, with paperwork
Houses, flats and business premises

Get a quote

To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.

Around Maidstone

We cover homes and workplaces around Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Other local landmarks include River Len LNR (under half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Where we work in Kent

Common removal jobs in Kent include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight. 219 of the places we cover in Kent are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.

Maidstone: At a school such as South Borough Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For properties on main roads such as the A20 and A26, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Late-December sunset in Maidstone is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.

For businesses and landlords in Kent

Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.

Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.

Looking after things afterwards

After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.

Send photos of the material and the access
Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Book the replacement before removal
Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property

Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.

Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.

Options to consider in Kent

What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages.

Questions to ask before you book

That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Where the waste goes, with paperwork
For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Suitable insurance for the work

What we do and don’t cover

What’s in and what’s out:

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

What affects the price in Kent

These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:

The type of material and its condition
The size of the job
The number of samples or the size of the building
Access to the area

A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.

Helping us quote

To help us quote quickly, send:

The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Visible markings
Cracks or breaks
A clear close-up

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.

Common questions in Kent

Is damaged asbestos an emergency?

First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.

What paperwork will I get?

It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

Do you need to see it before quoting?

Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.

How do I get a quote?

Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.

How do I know if my property contains asbestos?

You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.

How quickly can you come out?

We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.