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Asbestos Removal Services in Harvel, Kent
Asbestos removal in Harvel, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement flues and gutters
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos removal near Harvel
Common reasons for removal jobs in Harvel
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
These are some of the things we deal with in Harvel:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Materials found mid-project
If you let property near Sole Street station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Asbestos removal near Harvel
Found asbestos during building work in Harvel? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. People often contact us about loft water tanks and old waste on site, including floor tiles, textured coatings and flue pipes.
In Harvel, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Options to consider in Harvel
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Removal jobs in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. If your removal job is in Harvel, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
At a school such as Culverstone Green Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Older buildings in Harvel, near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in DA13 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Harvel. Close by, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Labels, if any
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How it works
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. Outdoor removal in Harvel is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Harvel
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
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FAQs for Harvel
Do you cover Harvel from London?
Harvel is about 23 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Harvel?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Harvel?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site