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Asbestos Removal in Sarre
Asbestos removal in Sarre: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
Asbestos help in Sarre
Asbestos removal near Sarre
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old flues and loft water tanks.
In Sarre, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Sarre (CT7)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. In winter, the light goes in Sarre by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- 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
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
Things not to do
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Nearby places to Sarre
Other services in Sarre
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sarre 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.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The scope of asbestos removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Sarre
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
Asbestos removal in Sarre: local notes
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Sarre is within our Kent area, for removal jobs of every size. Sarre is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Landlords near Minster station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Sarre, near Church of Saint Nicholas or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sarre; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the CT7 postcode area. Whether your property is on Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (under half a mile east)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sarre questions
Is asbestos common in Sarre homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Sarre may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Sarre?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you cover Sarre?
Yes, we do: our area includes Sarre and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Sarre?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site