Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Saltwood
Buildings in Saltwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Garage roof sheets
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal for Saltwood
Asbestos removal for Saltwood properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Saltwood. Whether it’s vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and outbuildings with cement roofs, we cover gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and water tanks.
In Saltwood, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Saltwood (CT21)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Saltwood
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Asbestos removal in Saltwood: local notes
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Saltwood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Saltwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Saltwood to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Landlords near Sandling station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Saltwood, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Saltwood. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. Saltwood is within about a mile of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over CT21. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Saltwood include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
After we’ve finished in Saltwood
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
What to avoid
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Common questions in Saltwood
Do older homes in Saltwood have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Saltwood may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
The process
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Saltwood is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Saltwood
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Asbestos garages
- Old waste on site
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like Saltwood CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Places near Saltwood
What else we do in Saltwood
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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