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Asbestos Removal for Tankerton
Asbestos removal in Tankerton and across Kent: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with written paperwork.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal near Tankerton
About our asbestos removal in Tankerton
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Whether it’s asbestos found during building work and old cold water tanks, we cover cement roof sheets, textured coatings and cement soffits and more.
In towns and villages like Tankerton, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Tankerton is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Tankerton
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Tankerton: your questions answered
Do you work near Whitstable station?
Yes. Whitstable station is about 0.7 miles south-west of Tankerton, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Tankerton have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Towns and villages near Tankerton
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Asbestos removal in Tankerton: local notes
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Anywhere in Tankerton, just send the postcode. Tankerton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Tankerton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
In older buildings across Tankerton, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. The coast is within about a mile of Tankerton, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area. Local streets include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Tankerton we cover include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
For businesses and landlords in Tankerton
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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 price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Why people call us in Tankerton
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old flues
- Debris left from a previous job
For rentals close to Whitstable station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site