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Asbestos Removal Services in Lenham Forstal, Kent
Asbestos removal for Lenham Forstal: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Old cold water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal near Lenham Forstal
Removing asbestos around Lenham Forstal
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lenham Forstal contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Lenham Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Lenham Forstal to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like The Lenham School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older buildings across Lenham Forstal, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Lenham Forstal. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Lenham Forstal, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
How asbestos removal works in Lenham Forstal
Asbestos removal in Lenham Forstal covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and garage roof sheets, including textured coatings, floor tiles and flue pipes.
In places like Lenham Forstal, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Lenham Forstal (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
After we have finished in Lenham Forstal
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In winter, the light goes in Lenham Forstal by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- 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’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
FAQs for Lenham Forstal
Do you cover Lenham Forstal from London?
Lenham Forstal is about 41 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
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.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials we deal with
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.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Lenham Forstal
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old cold water tanks
- Old waste on site
If you let property near Lenham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What category of work it is
- How fibres will be kept down
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Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site