Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Highstead
Asbestos removal across Highstead and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Highstead
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Highstead, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
About our asbestos removal in Highstead
Asbestos removal in Highstead covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s Artex before plastering and outbuildings with cement roofs, we cover cement soffits, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
In Highstead, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Highstead (CT3, CT6)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Highstead properties and asbestos removal
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Properties in Highstead range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Highstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Highstead to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For rentals close to Herne Bay station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Highstead, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Highstead is within about 3 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We handle removal jobs in every part of CT3 and CT6. If your property is just outside Highstead, we also cover Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Highstead includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Highstead is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Highstead
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Highstead
Other services in Highstead
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
FAQs for Highstead
How far is Highstead from London?
We cover Highstead, about 56 miles from central London.
Do you work near Herne Bay station?
Yes, we cover Highstead and the area towards Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Why people call us in Highstead
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Asbestos found during building work
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
For non-domestic buildings like Reculver Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you will receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What is not included
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
A few practical points:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- File the consignment note
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Don’ts
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.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site