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Asbestos Removal Services in Wingham, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Wingham may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos garages
- Old cold water tanks
Asbestos removal for Wingham
How asbestos removal works in Wingham
Found asbestos during building work in Wingham? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. Typical jobs include finds during refurbishment and floor tiles before a new floor, involving water tanks, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Wingham, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Wingham (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Typical removal jobs in Wingham
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
These are some of the things we deal with in Wingham:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
Landlords near Adisham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The scope of the job, in writing
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How it works
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Wingham is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Weighing up your options
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Asbestos removal in Wingham: local notes
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Wingham, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Wingham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Wingham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
In a school like Wingham Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Wingham, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Removal jobs anywhere in CT3 start with the postcode and some photos. From High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out removal jobs in Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Wingham: your questions answered
How far is Wingham from London?
Wingham is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Wingham and the area around Adisham station?
Yes, we cover Wingham and the area towards Adisham station, about 2.3 miles south.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Wingham?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Looking after things afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site