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Asbestos Removal for Smarden Bell
Asbestos removal for Smarden Bell: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Debris left from a previous job
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal in Smarden Bell
About our asbestos removal in Smarden Bell
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include broken sheets in gardens and garage roofs and whole garages, involving cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
Rural removal near Smarden Bell can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Smarden Bell (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What we deal with in Smarden Bell
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Finds during refurbishment
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
At a school such as Smarden Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Smarden Bell properties and asbestos removal
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Smarden Bell contact us for removal jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Smarden Bell to Canterbury (20 miles away).
In older properties in Smarden Bell, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. For rentals close to Headcorn station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Smarden Bell is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in TN27 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Bell Lane and Headcorn Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south)
FAQs for Smarden Bell
Do you cover small places like Smarden Bell?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Smarden Bell homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Smarden Bell can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
What happens
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Smarden Bell is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
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More for properties in Smarden Bell
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site