Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Upper Ifield
Asbestos removal across Upper Ifield and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal for Upper Ifield
How asbestos removal works in Upper Ifield
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include cement flues and gutters and asbestos garages, involving flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets.
In areas like Upper Ifield, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Upper Ifield (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
What we deal with in Upper Ifield
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Landlords near Higham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Your questions about asbestos removal in Upper Ifield
Do you cover Upper Ifield and the area around Higham station?
Yes. Higham station is about 2.2 miles north-east of Upper Ifield, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Upper Ifield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Other services in Upper Ifield
For businesses and landlords in Upper Ifield
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Weighing up your options
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Upper Ifield properties and asbestos removal
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Upper Ifield as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
At a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. In older buildings across Upper Ifield, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
We handle removal jobs in every part of DA12 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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.
How we work
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Upper Ifield to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
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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What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site