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Asbestos Removal Services in Etchinghill, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Etchinghill? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Materials found mid-project
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Need asbestos removal in Etchinghill?
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
How asbestos removal works in Etchinghill
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. We often deal with textured coatings, water tanks and gutters and downpipes, and people normally contact us about cement flues and gutters and outbuildings with cement roofs.
In places like Etchinghill, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Where we could park
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos removal in Etchinghill: local notes
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Properties in Etchinghill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Etchinghill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Etchinghill is within about 4 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. Etchinghill is within about 4 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in CT18, we can help with asbestos removal. That could mean a property on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive. For properties just outside Etchinghill, we cover Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
After we have finished in Etchinghill
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Other services in Etchinghill
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
How it works
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Outdoor removal in Etchinghill 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 confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Etchinghill
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 come out to small villages like Etchinghill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
What happens to the waste?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
What we deal with in Etchinghill
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Debris left from a previous job
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
If you let property near Sandling station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Suitable insurance for the work
For businesses and landlords in Etchinghill
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Etchinghill, 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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site