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Asbestos Removal in Hicks Forstal
Asbestos removal for properties in Hicks Forstal and Kent: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
Asbestos removal near Hicks Forstal
Asbestos removal near Hicks Forstal
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 debris left from a previous job and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, we deal with cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
Rural removal near Hicks Forstal can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Hicks Forstal
Could my house in Hicks Forstal contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hicks Forstal may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Hicks Forstal?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are usually non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Typical removal jobs in Hicks Forstal
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Typical jobs in Hicks Forstal include:
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
At a school such as Spires Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
Afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- File the consignment note
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
Other services in Hicks Forstal
How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hicks Forstal, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Hicks Forstal to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- 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
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Hicks Forstal properties and asbestos removal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hicks Forstal contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you let property near Sturry station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. We also carry out removal jobs in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hicks Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site