Three workers in coveralls, full-face respirators and gloves lowering a cracked cement sheet into a heavy-duty waste bag behind barrier tape

Kent · England

Asbestos Removal for Boughton Malherbe

Asbestos removal in Boughton Malherbe, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.

Materials found mid-project
Artex before plastering
Broken sheets in gardens

Asbestos removal near Boughton Malherbe

Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about Artex ceilings before renovation and garage roof sheets, including water tanks, cement soffits and textured coatings.

In areas like Boughton Malherbe, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.

Location: Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
Area hub: Kent
Covers: Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
Afterwards: Consignment note for the waste
Quotes: A written quote before work starts
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

Common reasons for removal jobs in Boughton Malherbe

Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.

These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:

Asbestos found during building work
Cement flues and gutters
Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Outbuildings with cement roofs

In a school like Platts Heath Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.

Comparing quotes

What category of work it is
Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
VAT, clearly stated
Where the waste goes, with paperwork

Read the checklist

Looking after things afterwards

Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.

Looking after any asbestos that remains:

Tell us about any previous survey
Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards

Don’ts

Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.

Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.

How we work

On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. In winter, the light goes in Boughton Malherbe by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.

Describe the material and send pictures
We identify it if needed and plan the method
You get a written quote, including waste disposal
We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
We clean up and send you the waste paperwork

Preparing for the visit

Move things out of the way carefully
Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Let us know where we can park

Getting a price

Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Ask for a quote

Can I remove asbestos myself?

Materials, one by one

Textured coatings

Taking the boards down can be an alternative.

Asbestos cement

Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.

Can I do it myself?

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.

What’s included, and what isn’t

Worth knowing before booking:

Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate

If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.

Common materials

Water tanks
Floor tiles and adhesive
Soffits (cement)
Artex and textured coatings
Flue pipes
Garage and shed roofs
Asbestos cement sheets
Gutters and downpipes
Panels and boards
Bitumen roof felt

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Boughton Malherbe: your questions answered

Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?

Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.

How far is Boughton Malherbe from London?

We cover Boughton Malherbe, about 39 miles from central London.

Will I get the price in writing?

Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.

How quickly can you come out?

That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.

Does asbestos always have to come out?

Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.

Is asbestos dangerous?

Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.

Weighing up your options

Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. Every quote says whether VAT is included.

Why people choose us

Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Written quotes that say what’s included
Domestic and commercial work

Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.

Responsibilities for owners

Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.

If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Boughton Malherbe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

Removal jobs in Boughton Malherbe

Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Boughton Malherbe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.

In older properties in Boughton Malherbe, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Lenham station often time removal for when a property is empty. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 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.

This part of Kent takes in ME17, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. If your property is just outside Boughton Malherbe, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).

Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).

Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)