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Asbestos Removal in Yelsted
Asbestos removal in Yelsted and across Kent: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Old flues
- Textured coatings
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal for Yelsted
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
Asbestos removal in Yelsted
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. Whether it’s garage roof sheets and cement flues and gutters, we deal with water tanks, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Yelsted can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Yelsted (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Yelsted questions
Could my house in Yelsted contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Yelsted from London?
We cover Yelsted, about 33 miles from central London.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Yelsted is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For businesses and landlords in Yelsted
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Removal jobs in Yelsted
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We work across Yelsted and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Yelsted to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If you let property near Rainham (Kent) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Yelsted; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in ME9, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Yelsted, we also cover Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Yelsted include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
Nearby places to Yelsted
Your options compared
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note