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Asbestos Removal for Hamstreet
Need asbestos removal in Hamstreet? We cover Hamstreet and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Hamstreet
Do you work near Ham Street station?
Yes. Ham Street station is close to the centre of Hamstreet, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in Hamstreet contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hamstreet may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Do you work in Hamstreet?
Yes, Hamstreet is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Asbestos removal near Hamstreet
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. Typical jobs include old flues and asbestos found during building work, involving cement soffits, floor tiles and flue pipes.
In a village like Hamstreet, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Hamstreet (TN26)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Hamstreet is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Removal jobs in Hamstreet
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Hamstreet range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Older buildings in Hamstreet, near Church of the Good Shepherd or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Hamstreet Primary Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hamstreet includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (under half a mile west)
Also near Hamstreet
Also in Hamstreet
Duty holders and landlords in Hamstreet
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
Don’ts
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
What affects the price in Hamstreet
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
What we deal with in Hamstreet
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roof sheets
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
Landlords near Ham Street station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note