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Asbestos Removal Services in Shirkoak, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Shirkoak? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
Asbestos removal in Shirkoak
Which option is right?
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Asbestos removal for Shirkoak properties
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Whether it’s materials found mid-project and Artex ceilings before renovation, we cover textured coatings, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Shirkoak can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Shirkoak
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
Towns and villages near Shirkoak
Also in Shirkoak
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Where asbestos turns up
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These come up again and again:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
In older buildings across Shirkoak, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you’ll receive
Removal jobs in Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Shirkoak, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For rentals close to Ham Street station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. At a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. From Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Shirkoak we cover include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Shirkoak include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Questions from Shirkoak
Do you cover Shirkoak and the area around Ham Street station?
Yes, we cover Shirkoak and the area towards Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Do you cover Shirkoak from London?
We cover Shirkoak, about 47 miles from central London.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Outdoor removal in Shirkoak is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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