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Asbestos Removal in Loose
Buildings in Loose built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roof sheets
Need asbestos removal in Loose?
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Loose is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal for Loose properties
If your builder has found suspect material in Loose, work should stop there and people kept out. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Typical jobs include old flues and old floor tiles and black adhesive, involving flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
Rural removal near Loose can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Loose (ME15, ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Questions from Loose
Do you come out to small villages like Loose?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Loose contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Loose can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What we deal with in Loose
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
At a school such as Loose Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Once we’re done:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Asbestos removal in Loose: local notes
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If your removal job is in Loose, let us know about access when you get in touch. Loose is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Loose to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For rentals close to East Farleigh station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Loose, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Loose. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across ME15 and ME17. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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