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Asbestos Removal for Drellingore
Need asbestos removal in Drellingore? We work across Drellingore and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos removal works in Drellingore
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. We often deal with textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about asbestos garages and cement water tanks in lofts.
Rural removal near Drellingore can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for removal jobs in Drellingore
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Cement flues and gutters
- Broken sheets in gardens
In older buildings across Drellingore, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
Your options compared
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
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The scope of asbestos removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
Asbestos removal in Drellingore: local notes
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in Drellingore, just send the postcode. Drellingore is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Drellingore to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Landlords near Folkestone Central station often time removal for when a property is empty. Drellingore is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 4 miles of Drellingore, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in CT18 and CT15, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Drellingore includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Drellingore is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
After we’ve finished in Drellingore
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Drellingore, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for Drellingore
Do you come out to small villages like Drellingore?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Drellingore from London?
We cover Drellingore, about 62 miles from central London.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Drellingore?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can normally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
- 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