Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for Fordwich
Asbestos removal in Fordwich, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old flues
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal in Fordwich
Asbestos removal for Fordwich properties
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. Whether it’s finds during refurbishment and floor tiles before a new floor, we deal with gutters and downpipes, water tanks and flue pipes and more.
In towns and villages like Fordwich, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Removal jobs in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Fordwich as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older buildings in Fordwich, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. At a school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Fordwich is within about 6 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Removal jobs anywhere in CT2 start with the postcode and some photos. From Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Fordwich, we cover Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Other services in Fordwich
Common reasons for removal jobs in Fordwich
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Old flues
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Floor tiles before a new floor
For rentals close to Sturry station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- 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’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Fordwich is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- 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
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Which option is right?
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
FAQs for Fordwich
Do you work near Sturry station?
Yes, we cover Fordwich, including the streets around Sturry station.
Do older homes in Fordwich have asbestos?
Any home in Fordwich built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Fordwich?
Yes, Fordwich is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site