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Asbestos Removal in Lower Hartlip
Asbestos removal in Lower Hartlip and across Kent: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos removal in Lower Hartlip
Asbestos removal in Lower Hartlip
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. Common materials are textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about garage roof sheets and Artex ceilings before renovation.
Rural removal near Lower Hartlip can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Lower Hartlip (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos removal in Lower Hartlip
How far is Lower Hartlip from London?
Lower Hartlip is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Lower Hartlip homes?
Any home in Lower Hartlip built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Lower Hartlip?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
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 generally are not licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
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A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Removal jobs in Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Lower Hartlip is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Lower Hartlip to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
At a school such as Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Newington station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Lower Hartlip. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME9 start with the postcode and some photos. From Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Which option is right?
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Lower Hartlip
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and published price ranges.
After we have finished in Lower Hartlip
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Outdoor removal in Lower Hartlip is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How we price asbestos removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Lower Hartlip
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site