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Asbestos Removal Services in Priestwood, Kent
Buildings in Priestwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Priestwood
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in Priestwood by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Send us the address in Priestwood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal for Priestwood properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and old floor tiles and black adhesive, including water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In a village like Priestwood, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Priestwood (DA13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- 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.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Why people call us in Priestwood
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Textured coatings
For non-domestic buildings like Meopham School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, typically tightly bound.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
FAQs for Priestwood
How far is Priestwood from London?
We cover Priestwood, about 22 miles from central London.
Do you cover Priestwood and the area around Sole Street station?
Yes, we cover Priestwood and the area towards Sole Street station, about 1.9 miles north.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Priestwood properties and asbestos removal
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. In Priestwood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Priestwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Priestwood to London (22 miles away).
In older properties in Priestwood, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Sole Street station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
We cover removal jobs across the DA13 postcode area. Your property could be on Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Priestwood include Ranscombe Farm.
Places near Priestwood
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Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What affects the price in Priestwood
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Priestwood
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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