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Asbestos Removal Services in Bearsted, Kent
Asbestos removal in Bearsted and across Kent: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Old flues
- Old cold water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal near Bearsted
Removal jobs in Bearsted
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For removal jobs in Bearsted, tell us about parking and access. Bearsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
In older properties in Bearsted, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. For non-domestic buildings like Thurnham Church of England Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Bearsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Here we cover the ME14 and ME15 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Bearsted, we also cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). The countryside around Bearsted includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Yeoman pub (within half a mile south)
About our asbestos removal in Bearsted
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. From old cold water tanks and materials found mid-project, we deal with textured coatings, cement roof sheets and floor tiles and more.
Properties in areas like Bearsted with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Late-December sunset in Bearsted is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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What we deal with in Bearsted
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Landlords near Bearsted station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
Towns and villages near Bearsted
What else we do in Bearsted
Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Bearsted questions
Do you work near Bearsted station?
Yes, we cover Bearsted, including the streets around Bearsted station.
Is asbestos common in Bearsted homes?
Any home in Bearsted built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
For businesses and landlords in Bearsted
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site