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Asbestos Removal Services in Selsted, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Selsted? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Selsted
About our asbestos removal in Selsted
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case. Whether it’s textured coatings and old floor tiles and black adhesive, we deal with gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and water tanks and more.
Rural removal near Selsted can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Selsted (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Selsted
Do you come out to small villages like Selsted?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Towns and villages near Selsted
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These are some of the things we deal with in Selsted:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
- Finds during refurbishment
Landlords near Shepherds Well station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Removal jobs in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We work across Selsted and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Selsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Selsted Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Selsted; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 6 miles of Selsted, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in CT15, we can help with asbestos removal. If your property is just outside Selsted, we also cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Options to consider in Selsted
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Selsted
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Selsted 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.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. We plan outdoor jobs in Selsted to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note