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Asbestos Removal for Headcorn
Need asbestos removal in Headcorn? We cover Headcorn and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal for Headcorn
Asbestos removal near Headcorn
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Typical jobs include old sheds and coal bunkers and textured coatings, involving water tanks, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Headcorn, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Headcorn (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Headcorn
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Headcorn
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Headcorn
What else we do in Headcorn
Removal jobs in Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Headcorn, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
In older buildings across Headcorn, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Headcorn station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Headcorn; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
For removal jobs in TN27, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Headcorn we cover include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (less than half a mile south-west)
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
FAQs for Headcorn
Is asbestos common in Headcorn homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Headcorn can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Headcorn from London?
We cover Headcorn, about 39 miles from central London.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you run a business from older premises in Headcorn, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Headcorn is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for removal jobs in Headcorn
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Materials found mid-project
- Debris left from a previous job
For non-domestic buildings like Headcorn Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note