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Asbestos Removal Services in Durlock, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Durlock and Kent: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Asbestos garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos help in Durlock
Asbestos removal in Durlock
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and textured coatings, involving gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
Rural removal near Durlock can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Durlock (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- The access route
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What we deal with in Durlock
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
In a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Removal jobs in Durlock
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Durlock, just send the postcode. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Durlock to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
In older properties in Durlock, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Sandwich station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Anywhere in CT3, asbestos removal is available. We also carry out removal jobs in Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Durlock includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
After the job
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any survey or test results
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Other services in Durlock
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
FAQs for Durlock
Do you cover small places like Durlock?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Durlock homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Your options compared
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Outdoor removal in Durlock is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Send us the address in Durlock, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note