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Asbestos Removal Services in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Need asbestos removal in Sheldwich Lees? We work across Sheldwich Lees and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal in Sheldwich Lees
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
How asbestos removal works in Sheldwich Lees
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Sheldwich Lees: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement soffits and water tanks, and typical jobs are sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and old cold water tanks.
In a village like Sheldwich Lees, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for removal jobs in Sheldwich Lees
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
In a school like Sheldwich Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Sheldwich Lees, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In winter, the light goes in Sheldwich Lees by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Sheldwich Lees properties and asbestos removal
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Sheldwich Lees and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
In older buildings across Sheldwich Lees, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Selling station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We handle removal jobs in every part of ME13 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Sheldwich Lees: your questions answered
Do you cover Sheldwich Lees from London?
We cover Sheldwich Lees, about 45 miles from central London.
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.
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.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Which option is right?
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Sheldwich Lees
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What affects the price in Sheldwich Lees
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site