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Asbestos Removal Services in Maidstone, Kent
Asbestos removal in Maidstone: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal near Maidstone
Asbestos removal in Maidstone
Every removal job in Maidstone is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. Whether it’s Artex ceilings before renovation and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover gutters and downpipes, water tanks and flue pipes.
Typical jobs in a place like Maidstone include garage roofs, flues and Artex, often ahead of building work. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
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The process
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. In winter, the light goes in Maidstone by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
Afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Book the replacement before removal
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Typical removal jobs in Maidstone
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft water tanks
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roofs and whole garages
On busy roads like the A20 and A26, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
FAQs for Maidstone
Do you work near Maidstone West station?
Yes. Maidstone West station is about 0.6 miles north-west of Maidstone, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Maidstone have asbestos?
Any home in Maidstone built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Do you work in Maidstone?
Yes. We cover Maidstone and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- The access route
- Where we could park
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Removing asbestos around Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. If your removal job is in Maidstone, let us know about access. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you let property near Maidstone West station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older buildings across Maidstone, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. Maidstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17. That could mean a property on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill, wherever it is in Maidstone. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Maidstone, we also cover Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Maidstone include Maidstone Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Paper Makers Arms (less than half a mile north)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site