Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Heart's Delight, Kent
Asbestos removal in Heart's Delight: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex before plastering
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal for Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight properties and asbestos removal
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in Heart's Delight, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Barham Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Heart's Delight, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Heart's Delight. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the CT4 postcode area. From South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out removal jobs in Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
How asbestos removal works in Heart's Delight
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. Typical materials include textured coatings, water tanks and gutters and downpipes, and people typically contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and asbestos garages.
Rural removal near Heart's Delight can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Heart's Delight (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for removal jobs in Heart's Delight
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Textured coatings
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
For rentals close to Snowdown station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Looking after things afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
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, which affects the start date
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
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.
Questions from Heart's Delight
Do you come out to small villages like Heart's Delight?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Snowdown station?
Yes. Snowdown station is about 2.9 miles east of Heart's Delight, and we cover both.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. We plan outdoor jobs in Heart's Delight to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note