Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Upstreet, Kent
Asbestos removal in Upstreet: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal for Upstreet
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Asbestos removal for Upstreet properties
If your builder has found suspect material in Upstreet, work should stop there and people kept out. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. People often contact us about old cold water tanks and Artex ceilings before renovation, including gutters and downpipes, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Upstreet can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Upstreet were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Questions from Upstreet
Could my house in Upstreet contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Upstreet from London?
Upstreet is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
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.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: 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 it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Removing asbestos around Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Upstreet is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Upstreet is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For rentals close to Sturry station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older buildings across Upstreet, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Upstreet is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upstreet. Other places close to Upstreet we cover include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Upstreet include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Upstreet
More for properties in Upstreet
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. 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
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Outdoor removal in Upstreet is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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