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Asbestos Removal in Hunters Forstal
Buildings in Hunters Forstal built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal for Hunters Forstal
About our asbestos removal in Hunters Forstal
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Typical jobs include floor tiles before a new floor and debris left from a previous job, including flue pipes, textured coatings and water tanks.
In places like Hunters Forstal, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
Towns and villages near Hunters Forstal
What else we do in Hunters Forstal
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Questions from Hunters Forstal
Do you cover small places like Hunters Forstal?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Hunters Forstal contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hunters Forstal may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Hunters Forstal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Asbestos garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Materials found mid-project
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
In older properties in Hunters Forstal, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. Late-December sunset in Hunters Forstal is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Hunters Forstal
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Choosing the right option
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Asbestos removal in Hunters Forstal: local notes
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Hunters Forstal, tell us the postcode and what you need. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
At a school such as Herne Church of England Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Herne Bay station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in CT6, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hunters Forstal. For properties just outside Hunters Forstal, we cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site