Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Bean
Asbestos removal for Bean: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Old waste on site
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Need asbestos removal in Bean?
About our asbestos removal in Bean
If your builder has found suspect material in Bean, stop work in that area and keep people away. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Typical materials include flue pipes, floor tiles and textured coatings, and people usually contact us about garage roof sheets and textured coatings.
In Bean, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Bean (DA2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Other services in Bean
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Bean
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
Common questions in Bean
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Bean and the area around Greenhithe for Bluewater station?
Yes. Greenhithe for Bluewater station is about 1.7 miles north of Bean, and we cover both.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in Bean?
Yes. We cover Bean and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Bean properties and asbestos removal
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in Bean, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Bean to London (17 miles away).
If you let property near Greenhithe for Bluewater station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Bean Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Bean is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in DA2, just send the postcode and a few photos. From High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. Bean is on the B255, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Bean we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bean include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse pub (within half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Bean to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Some practical advice:
- File the consignment note
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about parking and access
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Typical removal jobs in Bean
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Materials found mid-project
- Floor tiles before a new floor
If you’re on or near the B255, tell us about parking and loading.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Bean, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site