Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Keycol
Asbestos removal across Keycol and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old flues
- Old cold water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Keycol?
Removal jobs in Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Keycol has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Keycol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Keycol to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Older buildings in Keycol, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near Newington station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Keycol. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Anywhere in ME9, asbestos removal is available. That could mean a property on Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Keycol. Neighbouring places we cover include Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile west)
Asbestos removal for Keycol properties
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. Common materials are floor tiles, textured coatings and cement soffits, and typical jobs are flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and old sheds and coal bunkers.
In places like Keycol, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Keycol (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Keycol
- Domestic and commercial work
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Keycol by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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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.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Loft water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roofs and whole garages
For non-domestic buildings like Borden Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which areas and materials are covered
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Towns and villages near Keycol
Other services in Keycol
Common questions in Keycol
Do you cover Keycol and the area around Newington station?
Yes. Newington station is about 1.1 miles west of Keycol, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Keycol?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Keycol?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site