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Asbestos Removal Services in Northwood, Kent
Asbestos removal in Northwood, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old waste on site
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old flues
Asbestos removal for Northwood
How asbestos removal works in Northwood
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Common materials are cement roof sheets, flue pipes and cement soffits, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and asbestos found during building work.
In a smaller place like Northwood, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement water tanks in lofts
If you let property near Ramsgate station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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Other services in Northwood
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Going forward:
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Common questions in Northwood
Do you cover Northwood and the area around Ramsgate station?
Yes. Ramsgate station is about 0.8 miles south of Northwood, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Northwood have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Northwood may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
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.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos removal in Northwood: local notes
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. If your removal job is in Northwood, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
In older properties in Northwood, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. At a school such as Dame Janet Primary Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, CT10 and CT11, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road; we cover every one. You will find Northwood on the A254 and A256, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Step by step
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Northwood is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Northwood
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Northwood
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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