Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Greatness
Asbestos removal for properties in Greatness and Kent: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Greatness
How asbestos removal works in Greatness
Every removal job in Greatness is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. From debris left from a previous job and Artex ceilings before renovation, we cover textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and floor tiles.
Homes in Greatness with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Greatness (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
Nearby places to Greatness
Other services in Greatness
Common questions in Greatness
Could my house in Greatness contain asbestos?
Any home in Greatness built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Bat & Ball station?
Yes. Bat & Ball station is close to the centre of Greatness, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Greatness?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
How we work
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. We plan outdoor jobs in Greatness to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Duty holders and landlords in Greatness
For managing agents and freeholders in Greatness, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
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.
Greatness properties and asbestos removal
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Greatness contact us for removal jobs. Greatness is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For rentals close to Bat & Ball station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. At a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Greatness 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.
Removal jobs anywhere in TN13, TN14 and TN15 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Greatness, we cover Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
What we deal with in Greatness
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old cold water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
In older buildings across Greatness, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site