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Asbestos Removal Services in Leybourne, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Leybourne? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old flues
Asbestos help in Leybourne
Asbestos removal near Leybourne
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about asbestos found during building work and Artex ceilings before renovation, including floor tiles, water tanks and textured coatings.
In Leybourne, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Leybourne (ME19, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Share any survey or test results
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
What to avoid
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
What else we do in Leybourne
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Questions from Leybourne
Do you cover Leybourne from London?
Leybourne is about 26 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Leybourne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Asbestos removal in Leybourne: local notes
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Leybourne has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Leybourne to London (about 26 miles away).
In older properties in Leybourne, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near West Malling station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Here we cover the ME19 and ME20 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Leybourne include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. In winter, the light goes in Leybourne by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
For managing agents and freeholders in Leybourne, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Typical removal jobs in Leybourne
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Loft water tanks
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
For non-domestic buildings like Lunsford Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note