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Asbestos Removal Services in Ashurst, Kent
Asbestos removal for Ashurst: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Loft water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Need asbestos removal in Ashurst?
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Asbestos removal for Ashurst properties
Found asbestos during building work in Ashurst? Work should stop there and people kept out. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Typical jobs include asbestos garages and materials found mid-project, involving water tanks, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Ashurst, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Ashurst
Removal jobs in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We work across Ashurst and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Ashurst to Crawley (about 15 miles away).
Landlords near Ashurst Kent station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ashurst. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in TN3 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
The process
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. We plan outdoor jobs in Ashurst to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Typical removal jobs in Ashurst
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Older buildings in Ashurst, near Church of St Martin of Tours or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
Common questions in Ashurst
How far is Ashurst from London?
Ashurst is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
Send us the address in Ashurst, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site