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Asbestos Removal Services in Ruckinge, Kent
Asbestos removal across Ruckinge, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old flues
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal in Ruckinge
Common questions in Ruckinge
Do you cover Ruckinge and the area around Ham Street station?
Yes. Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles west of Ruckinge, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Ruckinge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
About our asbestos removal in Ruckinge
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. We often deal with water tanks, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are broken sheets in gardens and garage roofs and whole garages.
Rural removal near Ruckinge can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Ruckinge (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ruckinge
Also in Ruckinge
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
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. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Late-December sunset in Ruckinge is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What we deal with in Ruckinge
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old flues
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roof sheets
Landlords near Ham Street station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
What affects the price in Ruckinge
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Your options compared
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Ruckinge
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Ruckinge, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ruckinge, you have a duty to 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.
Removing asbestos around Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Ruckinge contact us for removal jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Ruckinge to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
In older buildings across Ruckinge, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
For removal jobs in TN26, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site