Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for New Pound
Asbestos removal in New Pound and across Kent: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Textured coatings
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos help in New Pound
Asbestos removal for New Pound properties
If your builder has found suspect material in New Pound, work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and finds during refurbishment, including cement soffits, cement roof sheets and water tanks.
Rural removal near New Pound can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- New Pound (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New Pound properties and asbestos removal
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. New Pound is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. New Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
In older buildings across New Pound, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. If you let property near Wateringbury station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
For removal jobs in ME18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How much there is
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in New Pound, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Towns and villages near New Pound
Also in New Pound
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in New Pound
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
Your questions about asbestos removal in New Pound
Do you come out to small villages like New Pound?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in New Pound have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in New Pound can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Step by step
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Late-December sunset in New Pound is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in New Pound
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
At a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site