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Asbestos Removal in Chartham
Buildings in Chartham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Asbestos garages
- Old waste on site
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal near Chartham
How asbestos removal works in Chartham
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. Common materials are cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and garage roof sheets.
In places like Chartham, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Chartham (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Chartham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Chartham station?
Yes. Chartham station is close to the centre of Chartham, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
Removal jobs in Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chartham is within our Kent area, for removal jobs of every size. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
In older buildings across Chartham, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Chartham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Chartham is within about 7 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 CT4 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Station Road, River Court and The Green. We also carry out removal jobs in Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile south-east)
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Places near Chartham
What else we do in Chartham
For businesses and landlords in Chartham
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chartham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why people call us in Chartham
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Finds during refurbishment
In a school like Chartham Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before booking anyone
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
How we price asbestos removal
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- The access route
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. Outdoor removal in Chartham is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site