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Asbestos Removal Services in Kemsing, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Kemsing and Kent: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roofs and whole garages
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Asbestos removal near Kemsing
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical materials include cement soffits, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and typical jobs are finds during refurbishment and old floor tiles and black adhesive.
In places like Kemsing, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Kemsing (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Kemsing
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Kemsing is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Kemsing: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Kemsing from London?
Kemsing is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
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 I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Kemsing
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos garages
- Loft water tanks
If you let property near Otford station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before you book anyone
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Other services in Kemsing
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Kemsing were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Asbestos removal in Kemsing: local notes
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We work across Kemsing and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Kemsing is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Older buildings in Kemsing, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Kemsing Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Kemsing; 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, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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