Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Hythe, Kent
Asbestos removal in Hythe: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Textured coatings
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos help in Hythe
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How asbestos removal works in Hythe
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. From loft water tanks and broken sheets in gardens, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a town like Hythe, removal jobs are often garage roofs, sheds, flues, tanks and textured coatings in homes, generally before renovation. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Hythe (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. We work across Hythe and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you are on or near the A259 and A261, tell us about parking and loading. For non-domestic buildings like Hythe Bay CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Hythe; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about a mile of Hythe; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in CT21, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A259 and A261, Hythe is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hythe we cover include Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hythe include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Hythe include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Hythe
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
Older buildings in Hythe, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Hythe 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
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Weighing up your options
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Hythe
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Hythe
Do you cover Hythe and the area around Sandling station?
Yes. Sandling station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Hythe, and we cover both.
Could my house in Hythe contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Hythe, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Towns and villages near Hythe
What else we do in Hythe
The scope of asbestos removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site