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Asbestos removal and surveys in TN2
Planning work on an older property in TN2? We cover Royal Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater Down and High Brooms and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
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Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Our asbestos removal in TN2
Found asbestos during building work in TN2? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about asbestos garages and cement flues and gutters, including floor tiles, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a 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
Pricing in TN2
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What’s near Royal Tunbridge Wells
Jobs here are often close to St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School, Parish Church of St Barnabas and Crystal Palace pub. Other local landmarks include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west), Hilbert Woods (0.6 miles north-east) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west). Royal Tunbridge Wells’s nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (under half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Asbestos removal across TN2
Common removal jobs in TN2 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Royal Tunbridge Wells: For non-domestic buildings like St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Tunbridge Wells station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. We plan outdoor jobs in Royal Tunbridge Wells to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Typical removal jobs in TN2
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Typical jobs in TN2 include:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Broken sheets in gardens
Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
For businesses and landlords in TN2
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How we price asbestos removal
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common questions in TN2
How much does asbestos removal cost in TN2?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note