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Asbestos Removal Services in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Asbestos removal in Old Hawkinge and across Kent: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal near Old Hawkinge
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
About our asbestos removal in Old Hawkinge
Found asbestos during building work in Old Hawkinge? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. People often contact us about textured coatings and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, including water tanks, flue pipes and floor tiles.
In towns and villages like Old Hawkinge, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Old Hawkinge: local notes
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Old Hawkinge, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Old Hawkinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Hawkinge Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to Folkestone Central station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Old Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Wherever your property is in CT18, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Old Hawkinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Which option is right?
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
FAQs for Old Hawkinge
Do you cover Old Hawkinge from London?
Old Hawkinge is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Folkestone Central station?
Yes. Folkestone Central station is about 2.3 miles south of Old Hawkinge, and we cover both.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
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.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Old Hawkinge, 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.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
Also in Old Hawkinge
Why people call us in Old Hawkinge
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
In older buildings across Old Hawkinge, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Some practical advice:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. We plan outdoor jobs in Old Hawkinge to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note