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Asbestos Removal in Dartford
Asbestos removal for properties in Dartford and Kent: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Loft water tanks
- Old flues
Asbestos help in Dartford
How asbestos removal works in Dartford
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. From outbuildings with cement roofs and garage roofs and whole garages, we cover cement roof sheets, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes.
In a town like Dartford, removal jobs are often garage roofs, sheds, flues, tanks and textured coatings in homes, often ahead of building work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
Responsibilities for owners
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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Nearby places to Dartford
What else we do in Dartford
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Send us the address in Dartford, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
On busy roads like the A2 and A206, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
Before booking anyone
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
The scope of asbestos removal
Before you book, note that:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
Looking after things afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Dartford properties and asbestos removal
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Dartford is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Dartford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Dartford to London (about 14 miles away).
In older buildings across Dartford, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as Dartford Primary Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Dartford; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Dartford on the A2 and A206, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
A little further out are West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
How it works
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Dartford is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- 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
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Dartford questions
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Dartford have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are generally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Dartford?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note