Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Otford
Asbestos removal for properties in Otford and Kent: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Loft water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
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Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
How asbestos removal works in Otford
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. From old sheds and coal bunkers and cement flues and gutters, we deal with cement roof sheets, floor tiles and water tanks.
Homes in Otford with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Otford (TN14)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Why people call us in Otford
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
In older properties in Otford, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The method and controls
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Your options compared
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Otford
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Otford questions
Do you cover Otford and the area around Otford station?
Yes. Otford station is close to the centre of Otford, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Otford have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Places near Otford
Other services in Otford
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How it works
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Otford by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Removing asbestos around Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Otford is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
At a school such as Otford Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Otford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Otford; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road, wherever it is in Otford. For properties just outside Otford, we cover Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Otford includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Woodman pub (less than half a mile north)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site