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Asbestos Removal Services in Bessels Green, Kent
Asbestos removal across Bessels Green and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Asbestos removal near Bessels Green
In homes, in Bessels Green as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about old waste on site and asbestos garages, including flue pipes, cement soffits and water tanks.
In a village like Bessels Green, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Bessels Green (TN13, TN14)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Bessels Green to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- 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
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- 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 advise.
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Questions from Bessels Green
Do you cover Bessels Green and the area around Sevenoaks station?
Yes. Sevenoaks station is about 1 mile east of Bessels Green, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Bessels Green?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Options to consider in Bessels Green
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Bessels Green were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Why people call us in Bessels Green
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
In older properties, we often see:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
In older buildings across Bessels Green, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
After the job
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Some practical advice:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- 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
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Removing asbestos around Bessels Green
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For removal jobs in Bessels Green, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For rentals close to Sevenoaks station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In a school like Riverhead Infants' School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Bessels Green; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over TN13 and TN14. Your property could be on High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road. For properties just outside Bessels Green, we cover Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Bessels Green includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.8 miles north-east) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site