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Asbestos Removal Services in Hernhill, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Hernhill? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal in Hernhill
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Asbestos removal in Hernhill
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. From sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and asbestos garages, we deal with flue pipes, textured coatings and water tanks.
Rural removal near Hernhill can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Hernhill (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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Removal jobs in Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Hernhill as part of Kent, for removal jobs of every size. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Hernhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
In a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. For rentals close to Selling station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Hernhill is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hernhill we cover include Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Older buildings in Hernhill, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In winter, the light goes in Hernhill by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Common questions in Hernhill
Do you cover Hernhill and the area around Selling station?
Yes, we cover Hernhill and the area towards Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Do older homes in Hernhill have asbestos?
If your home in Hernhill was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
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.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site