Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Northdown
Looking for asbestos removal in Northdown? We cover Northdown and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Materials found mid-project
- Garage roof sheets
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How asbestos removal works in Northdown
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving cement soffits, flue pipes and water tanks.
In a smaller place like Northdown, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Northdown (CT9, CT10)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in Northdown to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
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Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What happens next
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
For businesses and landlords in Northdown
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Northdown, you have a duty to 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.
Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Northdown
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Northdown questions
Do you cover Northdown and the area around Broadstairs station?
Yes. Broadstairs station is about 1.8 miles south of Northdown, and we cover both.
How far is Northdown from London?
Northdown is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you cover Northdown?
Yes, we do: our area includes Northdown and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Northdown properties and asbestos removal
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Northdown contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
In older buildings across Northdown, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For rentals close to Broadstairs station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Northdown is within about 2 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in CT9 and CT10, asbestos removal is available. Local streets include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
In older properties, we often see:
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
At a school such as Palm Bay Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note