Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for West Farleigh
Asbestos removal for properties in West Farleigh and Kent: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in West Farleigh
Asbestos removal for West Farleigh properties
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. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and old floor tiles and black adhesive, involving floor tiles, water tanks and textured coatings.
Rural removal near West Farleigh can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around West Farleigh
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in West Farleigh range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. West Farleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For rentals close to East Farleigh station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in West Farleigh, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Anywhere in ME15, asbestos removal is available. We also carry out removal jobs in Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (under half a mile south-west)
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we deal with in West Farleigh
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.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Loft water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos garages
In a school like Oakwood Park Grammar School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What is not included
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Towns and villages near West Farleigh
What else we do in West Farleigh
Looking after things afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
West Farleigh: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in West Farleigh homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in West Farleigh can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like West Farleigh?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t normally affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in West Farleigh is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note