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Asbestos Removal Services in Shelvin, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Shelvin and Kent: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal for Shelvin
Asbestos removal in Shelvin
Every removal job in Shelvin is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. We often deal with flue pipes, cement soffits and cement roof sheets, and typical jobs are old flues and textured coatings.
In Shelvin, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Shelvin (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Shelvin to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Shelvin, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Shelvin
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Loft water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos garages
Landlords near Shepherds Well station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- The documents you will receive
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shelvin, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in Shelvin were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Removal jobs in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in Shelvin, just send the postcode. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
In older properties in Shelvin, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane. If your property is just outside Shelvin, we also cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
FAQs for Shelvin
Do you cover Shelvin and the area around Shepherds Well station?
Yes. Shepherds Well station is about 1.9 miles east of Shelvin, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Shelvin?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do you cover Shelvin?
We do: our area includes Shelvin and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Shelvin
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note