Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Stone Hill, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Stone Hill may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old cold water tanks
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Stone Hill?
Asbestos removal in Stone Hill: local notes
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. If your removal job is in Stone Hill, let us know about access. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stone Hill to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you let property near Westenhanger station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as Sellindge Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Stone Hill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Stone Hill is within about 6 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across TN25 and the streets around it. Local streets include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Stone Hill, we cover Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Asbestos removal in Stone Hill
In homes, in Stone Hill as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about loft water tanks and floor tiles before a new floor, involving cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
In a village like Stone Hill, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Stone Hill is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Stone Hill
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Stone Hill
Do you work near Westenhanger station?
Yes. Westenhanger station is about 2.4 miles south-east of Stone Hill, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
After we’ve finished:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
What we deal with in Stone Hill
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Artex before plastering
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Broken sheets in gardens
Older buildings in Stone Hill, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Towns and villages near Stone Hill
More for properties in Stone Hill
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 you run a business from older premises in Stone Hill, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note