Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Barnes Street, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Barnes Street may contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos removal near Barnes Street
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
How asbestos removal works in Barnes Street
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. People often contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and debris left from a previous job, involving gutters and downpipes, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
In a village like Barnes Street, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Barnes Street (TN11)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Removal jobs in Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Barnes Street has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 24 miles away.
In older properties in Barnes Street, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like Hadlow Rural Community School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in TN11, we can help with asbestos removal. For properties just outside Barnes Street, we cover Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barnes Street include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Where asbestos turns up
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft water tanks
- Old flues
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roof sheets
If you let property near Beltring station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Barnes Street: your questions answered
Do you cover Barnes Street and the area around Beltring station?
Yes. Beltring station is about 2.2 miles east of Barnes Street, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Barnes Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not typically affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Barnes Street, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan outdoor jobs in Barnes Street 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 agree a date and any notification needed
- 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it in advance.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- File the consignment note
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note