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Asbestos Removal Services in Mersham, Kent
Looking for asbestos removal in Mersham? We work across Mersham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Need asbestos removal in Mersham?
After we’ve finished in Mersham
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos removal for Mersham properties
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Mersham falls into that category. Whether it’s Artex ceilings before renovation and old sheds and coal bunkers, we cover floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Mersham can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Mersham (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Mersham
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Mersham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
What affects the price in Mersham
Every quote reflects:
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Asbestos removal in Mersham: local notes
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Mersham as part of Kent, for removal jobs of every size. Mersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Older buildings in Mersham, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like Mersham Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Mersham. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Church Road, The Street and Church Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mersham include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. In winter, the light goes in Mersham by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Mersham
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Materials found mid-project
- Old flues
- Loft water tanks
For rentals close to Ashford International station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The documents you will receive
Places near Mersham
Questions from Mersham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Mersham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
- 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