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Asbestos Removal in Northbourne
Found something that might be asbestos in Northbourne? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Textured coatings
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
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Removal jobs in Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Northbourne is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Northbourne to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Northbourne Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Walmer station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Northbourne is within about 3 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Northbourne, we cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Northbourne include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
Asbestos removal for Northbourne properties
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. We often deal with water tanks, gutters and downpipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are materials found mid-project and Artex before plastering.
Rural removal near Northbourne can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Northbourne (CT14)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Northbourne to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- 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
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Northbourne
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
What we deal with in Northbourne
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old flues
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Artex before plastering
In older buildings across Northbourne, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What isn’t included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Common questions in Northbourne
Could my house in Northbourne contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Northbourne may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Northbourne from London?
We cover Northbourne, about 65 miles from central London.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not typically affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Weighing up your options
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
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Other services in Northbourne
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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 Northbourne
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Northbourne, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site