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Asbestos Removal Services in Thurnham, Kent
Need asbestos removal in Thurnham? We work across Thurnham and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
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What we deal with in Thurnham
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
If you let property near Bearsted station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
How asbestos removal works in Thurnham
Found asbestos during building work in Thurnham? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From cement water tanks in lofts and floor tiles before a new floor, we deal with water tanks, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Thurnham 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.
- Location
- Thurnham (ME14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Thurnham
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
After we’ve finished in Thurnham
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Step by step
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in Thurnham is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Asbestos removal in Thurnham: local notes
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For removal jobs in Thurnham, tell us about parking and access. Thurnham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Valley Park School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older properties in Thurnham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Thurnham; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Kent takes in ME14. That could mean a property on Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way. Nearby, we also cover Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Thurnham includes Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Black Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
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FAQs for Thurnham
Do you come out to small villages like Thurnham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
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 aren’t licensed.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you manage or own a block in Thurnham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note