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Asbestos Removal Services in Paddock Wood, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Paddock Wood? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal in Paddock Wood
Asbestos removal near Paddock Wood
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in Paddock Wood. People often contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and garage roofs and whole garages, including water tanks, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
Homes in Paddock Wood with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Paddock Wood (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
After the job
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. In winter, the light goes in Paddock Wood by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- 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
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Why people call us in Paddock Wood
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These come up again and again:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
If you let property near Paddock Wood station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What category of work it is
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Asbestos removal in Paddock Wood: local notes
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Paddock Wood, just send the postcode. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 26 miles away.
In older buildings across Paddock Wood, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. On busy roads like the B2017 and B2160, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
We handle removal jobs in every part of TN12. From Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Paddock Wood on the B2017 and B2160, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Paddock Wood we cover include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Paddock Wood include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include John Brunt V.C. Pub (under half a mile north)
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Towns and villages near Paddock Wood
What else we do in Paddock Wood
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Paddock Wood were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
FAQs for Paddock Wood
Do you cover Paddock Wood and the area around Paddock Wood station?
Yes, we cover Paddock Wood, including the streets around Paddock Wood station.
Is asbestos common in Paddock Wood homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Paddock Wood?
Yes, Paddock Wood is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site