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Asbestos Removal in Upper Hardres
Asbestos removal in Upper Hardres, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal for Upper Hardres
How asbestos removal works in Upper Hardres
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in Upper Hardres. People often contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and asbestos found during building work, involving cement soffits, flue pipes and textured coatings.
In towns and villages like Upper Hardres, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Going forward:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In older properties in Upper Hardres, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before booking anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Upper Hardres by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Removing asbestos around Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Upper Hardres is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places in Kent.
Landlords near Bekesbourne station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Upper Hardres. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across CT4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Upper Hardres we cover include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Common questions in Upper Hardres
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.
Do older homes in Upper Hardres have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upper Hardres can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in Upper Hardres?
Yes, we do: Upper Hardres is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Also near Upper Hardres
More for properties in Upper Hardres
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Options to consider in Upper Hardres
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site