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Asbestos Removal Services in Bicknor, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Bicknor? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Old flues
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FAQs for Bicknor
How far is Bicknor from London?
We cover Bicknor, about 36 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Bicknor homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Bicknor can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can normally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Asbestos removal in Bicknor
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. From asbestos garages and old sheds and coal bunkers, we cover cement soffits, flue pipes and floor tiles and more.
Rural removal near Bicknor can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Bicknor (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
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A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
How it works
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Bicknor is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Bicknor properties and asbestos removal
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Bicknor contact us for removal jobs. Bicknor is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
In older buildings across Bicknor, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Bicknor is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in ME9, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Bicknor, we cover Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Bicknor includes Detling Hill.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Bicknor were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Why people call us in Bicknor
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old cold water tanks
- Materials found mid-project
For rentals close to Hollingbourne station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Any exclusions
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site