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Asbestos Removal Services in Winterbourne, Kent
Need asbestos removal in Winterbourne? We cover Winterbourne and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old cold water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Winterbourne?
Asbestos removal near Winterbourne
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. Typical jobs include old waste on site and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, involving cement soffits, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Winterbourne, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Winterbourne (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Winterbourne is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Choosing the right option
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Winterbourne properties and asbestos removal
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Winterbourne contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older buildings across Winterbourne, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. If you let property near Selling station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Winterbourne we cover include Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Winterbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Common questions in Winterbourne
Is asbestos common in Winterbourne homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Winterbourne can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
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What affects the price in Winterbourne
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The category of work
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
Typical jobs in Winterbourne include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Textured coatings
At a school such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The documents you will receive
- Whether the job needs notifying
What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
What to avoid
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site