Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Westwell, Kent
Asbestos removal in Westwell: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roof sheets
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Why people call us in Westwell
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
In older properties, we often see:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roofs and whole garages
In older buildings across Westwell, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The documents you’ll receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Asbestos removal near Westwell
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Whether it’s old sheds and coal bunkers and old flues, we deal with textured coatings, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In a village like Westwell, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Westwell (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
A few practical points:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Nearby places to Westwell
Other services in Westwell
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Removal jobs in Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Westwell as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Westwell is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For rentals close to Charing station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For non-domestic buildings like The Hayesbrook School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Westwell is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over TN25. Other places close to Westwell we cover include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Westwell: your questions answered
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 Westwell have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Westwell can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
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.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Westwell, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Outdoor removal in Westwell 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 confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note