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Asbestos Removal Services in London Beach, Kent
Buildings in London Beach built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Materials found mid-project
- Debris left from a previous job
Get a quote for London Beach
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Asbestos removal in London Beach
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. Typical jobs include old flues and asbestos found during building work, including textured coatings, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In a village like London Beach, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- London Beach (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Older buildings in London Beach, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
London Beach properties and asbestos removal
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For removal jobs in London Beach, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Landlords near Pluckley station often time removal for when a property is empty. For non-domestic buildings like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of London Beach; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in TN30, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in London Beach is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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FAQs for London Beach
Could my house in London Beach contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in London Beach can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like London Beach?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in London Beach
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site