Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Gushmere, Kent
Asbestos removal in Gushmere, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos help in Gushmere
Removing asbestos around Gushmere
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Gushmere, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Gushmere to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
In a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Landlords near Selling station often time removal for when a property is empty. Gushmere is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane, wherever it is in Gushmere. For properties just outside Gushmere, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Asbestos removal near Gushmere
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Whether it’s flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and Artex before plastering, we cover cement soffits, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
In Gushmere, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Gushmere (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roof sheets
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
In older properties in Gushmere, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
Questions from Gushmere
Do older homes in Gushmere have asbestos?
Any home in Gushmere built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Selling station?
Yes. Selling station is about 0.6 miles east of Gushmere, and we cover both.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Duty holders and landlords in Gushmere
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Gushmere were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
Looking after things afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In winter, the light goes in Gushmere by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Places near Gushmere
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note