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Asbestos removal and surveys in ME19
We cover every part of the ME19 postcode district, including Kings Hill, East Malling and West Malling. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Where we work in ME19
- Kings Hill
- East Malling
- West Malling
- Leybourne
- Ryarsh
- Offham
- Wrotham Heath
- Trottiscliffe
- Birling
- Addington
- Well Street
- Snodland
- Holborough
- Larkfield
Services in ME19
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Areas we cover
Asbestos removal across ME19
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. We often deal with water tanks, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and Artex ceilings before renovation.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
What you will pay
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
Getting a price
Send us the address in ME19, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Landmarks near Kings Hill
Around Kings Hill, we work at homes and buildings near The Malling School, Manor Park Country Park and Church of St John the Baptist. Kings Hill’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Removing asbestos in ME19
Common removal jobs in ME19 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Kings Hill: In older properties in Kings Hill, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. For rentals close to West Malling station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In winter, the light goes in Kings Hill by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
What affects the price in ME19
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Common questions in ME19
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t generally affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site