Kent · England
Asbestos Removal for Whitfield
Asbestos removal across Whitfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal in Whitfield
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos removal in Whitfield
Asbestos removal in Whitfield covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Common materials are floor tiles, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes, and people generally contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and finds during refurbishment.
Properties in areas like Whitfield with larger plots can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Whitfield (CT16)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
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Removal jobs in Whitfield
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. For removal jobs in Whitfield, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Whitfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Older buildings in Whitfield, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. At a school such as Whitfield Aspen School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Whitfield is within about 8 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. Whitfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the CT16 postcode area. That could mean a property on Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent, wherever it is in Whitfield. Neighbouring places we cover include Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Whitfield includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (1.7 miles south)
Duty holders and landlords in Whitfield
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Whitfield must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before booking:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Whitfield
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Whitfield by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Whitfield: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Kearsney station?
Yes, we cover Whitfield and the area towards Kearsney station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
After we have finished:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
If you let property near Kearsney station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The documents you will receive
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site