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Asbestos Removal for Shipbourne
Buildings in Shipbourne built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal in Shipbourne
Asbestos removal in Shipbourne
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Common materials are flue pipes, cement soffits and floor tiles, and typical jobs are sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and broken sheets in gardens.
Rural removal near Shipbourne can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Shipbourne (TN11)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
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.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shipbourne, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Shipbourne, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Once we’re done:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Shipbourne
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Materials found mid-project
In a school like Shipbourne School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What category of work it is
- How fibres will be kept down
FAQs for Shipbourne
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Shipbourne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Towns and villages near Shipbourne
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
Removing asbestos around Shipbourne
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. If your removal job is in Shipbourne, let us know about access when you get in touch. Shipbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 23 miles away.
Older buildings in Shipbourne, near Church of St Giles or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. For rentals close to Borough Green & Wrotham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Shipbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane. Other places close to Shipbourne we cover include Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chaser Public House (less than half a mile west)
Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How it works
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Shipbourne by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note