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Asbestos Removal Services in Fordcombe, Kent
Asbestos removal in Fordcombe: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal near Fordcombe
Asbestos removal for Fordcombe properties
Found asbestos during building work in Fordcombe? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about Artex before plastering and asbestos garages, involving textured coatings, floor tiles and flue pipes.
In places like Fordcombe, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Fordcombe questions
How far is Fordcombe from London?
Fordcombe is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Fordcombe homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fordcombe can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Removal jobs in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Properties in Fordcombe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Fordcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 16 miles away.
In older properties in Fordcombe, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Fordcombe. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in TN3, asbestos removal is available. That could mean a property on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane. If your property is just outside Fordcombe, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (within half a mile east)
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What we deal with in Fordcombe
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Artex before plastering
- Materials found mid-project
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Loft water tanks
For rentals close to Ashurst Kent station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What isn’t included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
What happens
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Fordcombe is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Fordcombe, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site