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Asbestos Removal Services in Ightham, Kent
Need asbestos removal in Ightham? We work across Ightham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal near Ightham
How asbestos removal works in Ightham
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. People often contact us about textured coatings and loft water tanks, involving cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes.
In Ightham, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Ightham (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Ightham
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Places near Ightham
What else we do in Ightham
What affects the price in Ightham
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement flues and gutters
At a school such as Ightham Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- 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 before booking.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Ightham: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do older homes in Ightham have 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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t usually affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Removal jobs in Ightham
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Ightham, just send the postcode. Ightham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
If you let property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Older buildings in Ightham, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Ightham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Kent takes in TN15. Your property could be on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ightham. We also carry out removal jobs in Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House (under half a mile north-west)
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Ightham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Outdoor removal in Ightham is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
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Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site