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Asbestos Removal Services in Hawkhurst, Kent
Looking for asbestos removal in Hawkhurst? We cover Hawkhurst and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Materials found mid-project
- Garage roof sheets
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos removal for Hawkhurst
Asbestos removal in Hawkhurst
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. From finds during refurbishment and cement flues and gutters, we deal with gutters and downpipes, water tanks and flue pipes and more.
Properties in places like Hawkhurst with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. We plan outdoor jobs in Hawkhurst to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- 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.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
After we’ve finished in Hawkhurst
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Some practical advice:
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- File the consignment note
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
How we price asbestos removal
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Hawkhurst: your questions answered
Could my house in Hawkhurst contain asbestos?
If your home in Hawkhurst was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
For businesses and landlords in Hawkhurst
If you manage or own a block in Hawkhurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Places near Hawkhurst
More for properties in Hawkhurst
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos removal in Hawkhurst: local notes
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For removal jobs in Hawkhurst, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
In older buildings across Hawkhurst, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Etchingham station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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