Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Luddesdown
Asbestos removal in Luddesdown: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
Get a quote for Luddesdown
Options to consider in Luddesdown
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How asbestos removal works in Luddesdown
Asbestos removal in Luddesdown covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with textured coatings, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before renovation and garage roof sheets.
Rural removal near Luddesdown can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Luddesdown (DA13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Typical jobs in Luddesdown include:
- Old waste on site
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old flues
- Artex before plastering
Landlords near Sole Street station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Luddesdown to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- 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; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Places near Luddesdown
More for properties in Luddesdown
Asbestos removal in Luddesdown: local notes
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. In Luddesdown, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Luddesdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
In older buildings across Luddesdown, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. At a school such as Meopham School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area. Close by, we cover Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Luddesdown include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Luddesdown: your questions answered
Do you work near Sole Street station?
Yes. Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles north-west of Luddesdown, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Luddesdown have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site