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Asbestos Removal Services in Riverhead, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Riverhead? Our service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with clear advice at each step.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos removal near Riverhead
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Riverhead, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Riverhead must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
How asbestos removal works in Riverhead
In homes, in Riverhead as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is generally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and old waste on site, including cement soffits, textured coatings and water tanks.
In a smaller place like Riverhead, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Riverhead (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Riverhead: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Sevenoaks station?
Yes. Sevenoaks station is about 0.8 miles south-east of Riverhead, and we cover both.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How we work
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Riverhead is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
These come up again and again:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old flues
Older buildings in Riverhead, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
Towns and villages near Riverhead
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Removing asbestos around Riverhead
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Riverhead as part of Kent, for removal jobs of every size. We work in 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from Riverhead to London (19 miles away).
If you let property near Sevenoaks station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. For non-domestic buildings like Amherst School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Riverhead is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We handle removal jobs in every part of TN13 and TN14. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Riverhead include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (less than half a mile west)
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site