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Asbestos Removal Services in Smarden, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Smarden and Kent: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Need asbestos removal in Smarden?
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. We plan outdoor jobs in Smarden to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Asbestos removal near Smarden
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Common materials are floor tiles, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and loft water tanks.
Rural removal near Smarden can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Smarden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Smarden
Choosing the right option
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Removing asbestos around Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Smarden, tell us the postcode and what you need. Smarden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you let property near Pluckley station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Older buildings in Smarden, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Smarden. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. From The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Smarden, we cover Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- The category of work
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
After we’ve finished in Smarden
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- File the consignment note
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Smarden were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Common questions in Smarden
Could my house in Smarden contain asbestos?
Any home in Smarden built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Pluckley station?
Yes. Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles east of Smarden, and we cover both.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work in Smarden?
We do: Smarden is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage roof sheets
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement water tanks in lofts
At a school such as Smarden Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site