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Asbestos Removal Services in Lenham, Kent
Asbestos removal for Lenham: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos help in Lenham
Asbestos removal near Lenham
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and cement water tanks in lofts, involving cement soffits, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
In towns and villages like Lenham, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Lenham (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Lenham: local notes
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Properties in Lenham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Lenham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
At a school such as Lenham Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Lenham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Lenham. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in ME17, asbestos removal is available. Local streets include High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Lenham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
FAQs for Lenham
How far is Lenham from London?
Lenham is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Lenham and the area around Lenham station?
Yes. Lenham station is close to the centre of Lenham, and we cover the whole area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
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. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
After we’ve finished in Lenham
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, normally tightly bound.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Lenham
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Loft water tanks
- Textured coatings
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
In older properties in Lenham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Options to consider in Lenham
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.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
What affects the price in Lenham
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- Visible markings
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Towns and villages near Lenham
What else we do in Lenham
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Lenham is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Send us the address in Lenham, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note