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Asbestos Removal Services in Preston, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Preston? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos garages
- Textured coatings
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Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. We plan outdoor jobs in Preston to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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About our asbestos removal in Preston
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. People often contact us about textured coatings and cement flues and gutters, involving water tanks, gutters and downpipes and floor tiles.
Properties in towns and villages like Preston with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Preston (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Preston
Do you cover Preston and the area around Faversham station?
Yes, we cover Preston, including the streets around Faversham station.
Do older homes in Preston have asbestos?
Any home in Preston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Nearby places to Preston
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price asbestos removal
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about any previous survey
What to avoid
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Removing asbestos around Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Preston, tell us the postcode and what you need. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
On busy roads like the A2 and A251, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. If you let property near Faversham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Anywhere in ME13, we can help with asbestos removal. That could mean a property on Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Preston. You’ll find Preston on the A2 and A251, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Preston include Ethelbert Road Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elephant pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
The scope of asbestos removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Preston
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garage roof sheets
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
For non-domestic buildings like The Abbey School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What category of work it is
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site