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Asbestos Removal for Thong
Asbestos removal in Thong: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Finds during refurbishment
Need asbestos removal in Thong?
FAQs for Thong
Do you cover small places like Thong?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Thong from London?
We cover Thong, about 22 miles from central London.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Asbestos removal near Thong
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Whether it’s old sheds and coal bunkers and Artex ceilings before renovation, we cover water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In towns and villages like Thong, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Thong (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Thong
More for properties in Thong
Typical removal jobs in Thong
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos garages
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Older buildings in Thong, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The method and controls
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Late-December sunset in Thong is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Thong, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Thong
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
Thong properties and asbestos removal
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Thong is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Thong is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Riverview Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Sole Street station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
We handle removal jobs in every part of DA12. We also carry out removal jobs in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Thong
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
Keeping things safe:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site