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Asbestos Removal in Lashenden
Asbestos removal for properties in Lashenden and Kent: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos found during building work
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos help in Lashenden
Asbestos removal in Lashenden
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. Whether it’s garage roof sheets and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we deal with textured coatings, flue pipes and cement soffits and more.
In a village like Lashenden, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the consignment note
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let us know where we can park
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Why people call us in Lashenden
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Textured coatings
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Broken sheets in gardens
Landlords near Headcorn station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Lashenden questions
Is asbestos common in Lashenden homes?
Any home in Lashenden built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Lashenden properties and asbestos removal
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Lashenden has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Lashenden to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Lashenden. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bell Lane and Frittenden Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Lashenden, we cover Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
What affects the price in Lashenden
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Towns and villages near Lashenden
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Outdoor removal in Lashenden is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site