Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for Small Hythe
Worried about asbestos in Small Hythe? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Artex before plastering
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old flues
Asbestos help in Small Hythe
Asbestos removal in Small Hythe
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. We often deal with flue pipes, cement roof sheets and water tanks, and typical jobs are broken sheets in gardens and Artex before plastering.
In Small Hythe, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Small Hythe (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Small Hythe properties and asbestos removal
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We work across Small Hythe and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Small Hythe to Canterbury (23 miles away).
At a school such as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
For removal jobs in TN30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Small Hythe includes Flatropers Wood.
Typical removal jobs in Small Hythe
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old cold water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
Older buildings in Small Hythe, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What paperwork you get
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Small Hythe: your questions answered
Do older homes in Small Hythe have asbestos?
If your home in Small Hythe was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Small Hythe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
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.
Looking after things afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
After we’ve finished:
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
The process
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Small Hythe by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Nearby places to Small Hythe
Also in Small Hythe
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site