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Asbestos Removal in Herne Bay
Worried about asbestos in Herne Bay? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Finds during refurbishment
- Artex before plastering
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About our asbestos removal in Herne Bay
If your builder has found suspect material in Herne Bay, stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From Artex ceilings before renovation and garage roofs and whole garages, we deal with cement soffits, water tanks and flue pipes.
In areas like Herne Bay, typical jobs are garage roofs, flues and Artex, generally before renovation. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Herne Bay (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Herne Bay: your questions answered
Do you cover Herne Bay and the area around Herne Bay station?
Yes. Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles west of Herne Bay, and we cover both.
Do you cover Herne Bay from London?
We cover Herne Bay, about 54 miles from central London.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What we deal with in Herne Bay
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
On busy roads like the A299 and B2205, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. We plan outdoor jobs in Herne Bay to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Herne Bay properties and asbestos removal
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Herne Bay, tell us the postcode and what you need. 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 7 miles away.
Older buildings in Herne Bay, near Christ Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Herne Bay station often time removal for when a property is empty. The coast is within about a mile of Herne Bay, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Removal jobs anywhere in CT6 start with the postcode and some photos. From High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Herne Bay include the A299 and B2205, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
After we have finished:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
What to avoid
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Your options compared
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
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Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site