Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Ripple
Any pre-2000 building in Ripple may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Garage roof sheets
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal for Ripple
Should you do it yourself?
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos removal in Ripple
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. Typical jobs include vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and cement flues and gutters, including cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
Rural removal near Ripple can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Ripple (CT14)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Ripple properties and asbestos removal
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Ripple, tell us the postcode and what you need. Ripple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
In a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Ripple, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ripple, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over CT14. Streets in the area include Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. The work area is kept clear while we are working. In winter, the light goes in Ripple by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Going forward:
- File the consignment note
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
What else we do in Ripple
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
FAQs for Ripple
How far is Ripple from London?
Ripple is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Ripple?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
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.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Options to consider in Ripple
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Ripple
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Ripple
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Textured coatings
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Landlords near Walmer station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note