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Asbestos Removal Services in Larkfield, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Larkfield may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old flues
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos help in Larkfield
Asbestos removal in Larkfield
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical jobs include old waste on site and Artex ceilings before renovation, involving water tanks, cement roof sheets and cement soffits.
In Larkfield, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Larkfield (ME20, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
In older properties, we often see:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
In older properties in Larkfield, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Larkfield
Do you cover Larkfield and the area around New Hythe station?
Yes, we cover Larkfield and the area towards New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east.
Do you cover small places like Larkfield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Larkfield?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Options to consider in Larkfield
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. In winter, the light goes in Larkfield by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Other services in Larkfield
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Removal jobs in Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For removal jobs in Larkfield, tell us about parking and access. Larkfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
At a school such as Brookfield Junior School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to New Hythe station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME20 and ME19 start with the postcode and some photos. From Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Larkfield include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monks Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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