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Asbestos Removal Services in Barrowhill, Kent
Asbestos removal in Barrowhill: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal for Barrowhill
Asbestos removal in Barrowhill
If your builder has found suspect material in Barrowhill, work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about asbestos garages and cement water tanks in lofts, involving water tanks, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
In a village like Barrowhill, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Barrowhill (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Barrowhill
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Why people call us in Barrowhill
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Landlords near Westenhanger station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- How fibres will be kept down
- The documents you will receive
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Barrowhill must 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.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we work
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. In winter, the light goes in Barrowhill by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
Send us the address in Barrowhill, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Barrowhill properties and asbestos removal
Barrowhill is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Barrowhill, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Barrowhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Barrowhill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Sellindge Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Barrowhill, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Barrowhill. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. Barrowhill is within about 4 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in TN25, we can help with asbestos removal. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Barrow Hill, Bernhurst Close and Meadow Grove, wherever it is in Barrowhill. Other places close to Barrowhill we cover include Westenhanger (1 mile east), Newingreen (1 mile south-east), Berwick (2 miles south-east), Lympne (2 miles south-east) and West Hythe (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Barrowhill questions
Do you cover small places like Barrowhill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Barrowhill homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Barrowhill?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Also near Barrowhill
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site