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Asbestos Removal Services in Knave's Ash, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Knave's Ash and Kent: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old cold water tanks
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Knave's Ash?
Choosing the right option
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
About our asbestos removal in Knave's Ash
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. Common materials are cement roof sheets, water tanks and cement soffits, and typical jobs are outbuildings with cement roofs and broken sheets in gardens.
In a village like Knave's Ash, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Knave's Ash
Asbestos removal in Knave's Ash: local notes
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Knave's Ash is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 922 places across Kent.
In older buildings across Knave's Ash, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as Hoath Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Knave's Ash is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Wherever your property is in CT3, asbestos removal is available. Whether your property is on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Knave's Ash we cover include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. We plan outdoor jobs in Knave's Ash to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Can I do it myself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
After we have finished:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
What we deal with in Knave's Ash
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Loft water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For rentals close to Herne Bay station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
What affects the price in Knave's Ash
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Knave's Ash: your questions answered
Do you cover Knave's Ash from London?
Knave's Ash is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Herne Bay station?
Yes, we cover Knave's Ash and the area towards Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Knave's Ash?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t typically affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
Duty holders and landlords in Knave's Ash
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.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Knave's Ash must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note