Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Cross-at-Hand
Asbestos removal in Cross-at-Hand: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Cross-at-Hand?
How asbestos removal works in Cross-at-Hand
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Whether it’s old floor tiles and black adhesive and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, we cover flue pipes, floor tiles and water tanks and more.
In places like Cross-at-Hand, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Cross-at-Hand (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
How it works
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan outdoor jobs in Cross-at-Hand to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
Cross-at-Hand properties and asbestos removal
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If your removal job is in Cross-at-Hand, let us know about access when you get in touch. Cross-at-Hand is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Cross-at-Hand. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park. If your property is just outside Cross-at-Hand, we also cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
DIY and asbestos
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Cross-at-Hand: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Cross-at-Hand homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cross-at-Hand may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work in Cross-at-Hand?
Yes, Cross-at-Hand is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Cross-at-Hand?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Why people call us in Cross-at-Hand
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roof sheets
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
For rentals close to Staplehurst station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
For businesses and landlords in Cross-at-Hand
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site