Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for Richborough Port
Asbestos removal in Richborough Port: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old flues
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Removal jobs in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Richborough Port contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Richborough Port to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Landlords near Thanet Parkway station often time removal for when a property is empty. Richborough Port is within about 4 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
For removal jobs in CT13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Close by, we cover Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Asbestos removal in Richborough Port
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, including water tanks, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In a village like Richborough Port, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Richborough Port (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Why people call us in Richborough Port
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement flues and gutters
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
At a school such as Sir Roger Manwood's School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Questions from Richborough Port
Could my house in Richborough Port contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Richborough Port may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Thanet Parkway station?
Yes. Thanet Parkway station is about 1.8 miles north of Richborough Port, and we cover both.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
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The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. In winter, the light goes in Richborough Port 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 agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Richborough Port
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
A few practical points:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site