Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for Margate
Asbestos removal in Margate, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal in Margate
How asbestos removal works in Margate
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. We often deal with floor tiles, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about finds during refurbishment and old flues.
Houses and local businesses around Margate often have asbestos cement in roofs and outbuildings. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
Margate properties and asbestos removal
Margate is in Kent. Anywhere in Margate, just send the postcode. Margate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
In a school like Salmestone Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Landlords near Margate station often time removal for when a property is empty. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them. Margate sits on or near the A28 and A254; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Margate is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
A little further out are Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Secret Spices pub (within half a mile south)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Late-December sunset in Margate is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Margate
Do you cover Margate from London?
Margate is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Margate station?
Yes. Margate station is about 0.6 miles north-west of Margate, and we cover both.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Options to consider in Margate
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
After we have finished in Margate
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about parking and access
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Duty holders and landlords in Margate
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Margate, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note