Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Broad Oak, Kent
Asbestos removal in Broad Oak: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal for Broad Oak
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
About our asbestos removal in Broad Oak
In homes, in Broad Oak as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Typical jobs include debris left from a previous job and loft water tanks, involving cement soffits, water tanks and flue pipes.
In a village like Broad Oak, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Broad Oak
Other services in Broad Oak
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. In winter, the light goes in Broad Oak by 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Broad Oak properties and asbestos removal
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We work across Broad Oak and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places across Kent.
Older buildings in Broad Oak, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in CT2, we can help with asbestos removal. Whether your property is on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Broad Oak, we cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Do you cover Broad Oak from London?
We cover Broad Oak, about 54 miles from central London.
Do you cover Broad Oak and the area around Sturry station?
Yes. Sturry station is about 0.7 miles south-east of Broad Oak, and we cover both.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Options to consider in Broad Oak
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Broad Oak
- Clear written quotes
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Keeping things safe:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Why people call us in Broad Oak
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Garage roof sheets
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old flues
Landlords near Sturry station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What is not included
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site