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Asbestos Removal Services in Kennington, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Kennington and Kent: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
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Kennington properties and asbestos removal
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Kennington range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Older buildings in Kennington, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. For properties on main roads such as the A28, we plan parking and loading in advance. Kennington is within about 3 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.
We carry out removal jobs all over the TN24 and TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, wherever it is in Kennington. Being close to the A28, Kennington is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Kennington includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (under half a mile north)
Asbestos removal near Kennington
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and cement water tanks in lofts, involving gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
Properties in areas like Kennington with larger plots can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kennington
Also in Kennington
After we’ve finished in Kennington
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Kennington
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Late-December sunset in Kennington is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Typical removal jobs in Kennington
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Landlords near Ashford International station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Kennington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Questions from Kennington
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Kennington and the area around Ashford International station?
Yes, we cover Kennington and the area towards Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site