Asbestos Removal Kent
Pro Asbestos Removal provides asbestos removal, asbestos surveys, and licensed asbestos disposal for homes and businesses across Kent \u2014 from Sevenoaks and Tonbridge to Medway, Maidstone, and beyond. Same-week availability, full consignment paperwork on every job.
Asbestos in Kent Homes \u2014 What You Need to Know
Kent has one of the most varied housing stocks in the South East. The county\u2019s post-war building programme produced large council estates in Medway, Maidstone, and Dartford; the interwar stockbroker belt around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge produced thousands of semi-detached properties; and the coastal towns of Folkestone, Margate, and Whitstable contain dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Across all of these, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were used as standard construction materials from the 1950s until the UK\u2019s full ban in 1999.
The most common ACMs in Kent properties are asbestos cement garage roofs, artex textured ceilings, asbestos insulating board (AIB) in soffits and boiler cupboards, vinyl floor tiles, and asbestos flue pipes. When any of these materials are disturbed during renovation or repair, microscopic fibres are released into the air. The HSE reports approximately 2,500 mesothelioma deaths annually in Great Britain, with asbestos-related diseases accounting for over 5,000 deaths per year.
If your Kent property was built before 2000, there is a genuine probability that at least one ACM is present. The question is not whether to be concerned \u2014 it is whether to act. Contact us before any renovation or demolition work begins.
Common ACMs in Kent Properties
How Safe Asbestos Removal Works in Kent
Safe removal is a controlled process governed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Every job we carry out in Kent follows this framework \u2014 from the initial survey through to licensed disposal and the consignment note that proves the work was done correctly.
Before any removal work begins, an asbestos survey identifies and classifies all ACMs in your Kent property. A management survey covers materials in their current state. A refurbishment or demolition survey is required before any building work. The survey report tells us exactly what we are dealing with and informs the removal plan.
Once we have the survey report or have assessed the material on-site, we provide a written, fixed-price quote. No hidden charges, no surprises. The quote covers labour, materials, licensed asbestos disposal, and all required paperwork.
Our UKATA-certified operatives set up a controlled work area. For licensable work, this includes full enclosure and negative pressure units. For non-licensable work such as asbestos cement garage roof removal, we wet the material to suppress fibres and use appropriate PPE throughout the job.
All asbestos waste is transported to a licensed waste transfer facility. You receive a waste consignment note as legal proof of correct asbestos disposal. This document protects you during property sales, planning applications, and any future HSE inspection.
Do You Need an Asbestos Survey First?
This is the question most Kent homeowners ask first. If you can clearly see asbestos cement and you want it removed, you do not always need a full survey before we can quote. We can often assess the material on-site and provide a same-day quote for straightforward jobs.
However, if you are planning a renovation, extension, or loft conversion on a pre-2000 Kent property, a refurbishment asbestos survey is legally required before work begins. Proceeding without one puts your contractor at risk and can halt your project mid-way at significant cost.
When You Need a Survey First
- Before any renovation or demolition work
- When buying or selling a property
- When managing a commercial building (legal duty)
- When you suspect ACMs but cannot identify them
- For insurance or mortgage purposes
When We Can Quote Direct
- Visible asbestos cement garage roof
- Asbestos shed or outbuilding you want removed
- Asbestos flue pipe you can clearly identify
- Asbestos waste collection from a known source
- Re-roofing after confirmed asbestos removal
Common Mistake: Starting Work Without a Survey
The most common and costly mistake Kent homeowners make is starting a kitchen, bathroom, or loft conversion without first commissioning a refurbishment asbestos survey. Under CAR 2012, this is a legal requirement for any intrusive work in a pre-2000 property. Discovering asbestos mid-renovation can halt the project for days, require emergency removal, and significantly increase costs. A survey before work begins costs far less than stopping it mid-way.
Read: Do I need an asbestos survey?Where We Work in Kent
We cover all major towns across Kent, from Dartford and Swanley on the London border through to Folkestone and Canterbury on the coast. Click any marker to see service details for that town.
Asbestos Removal Work Completed in Kent
A selection of recent asbestos removal and survey projects completed by our team across Kent. All work carried out by UKATA-certified operatives with full waste consignment notes issued.
DomesticSevenoaks, Kent · May 2025
Asbestos Cement Garage Roof Removal — Detached House, Sevenoaks
Full removal of a double asbestos cement garage roof on a 1960s detached property in Sevenoaks. The homeowner was planning a garage conversion and required…
CommercialMaidstone, Kent · March 2025
Refurbishment & Demolition Survey — Former Warehouse, Maidstone
Full R&D survey of a 3,500 sq ft former warehouse in Maidstone ahead of a residential conversion. Seven distinct ACMs were identified and a phased removal …
DomesticDartford, Kent · January 2025
Asbestos Shed & Outbuilding Removal — Semi-Detached Property, Dartford
Removal of a large asbestos cement garden shed and attached lean-to on a 1950s semi-detached property in Dartford. The property was being prepared for sale…
Asbestos Services Available Across Kent
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal
Safe removal of asbestos cement roof sheets — the most common ACM we encounter across Kent’s post-war housing stock.
Learn more \u2192Asbestos Garage Removal
Full dismantling and removal of asbestos garages, including foundations if required, with licensed disposal and full paperwork.
Learn more \u2192Shed & Outbuilding Removal
Dismantling and removal of asbestos-containing sheds and outbuildings prevalent in Kent’s post-war estates.
Learn more \u2192Asbestos Surveys Kent
Management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys for Kent properties — legally required before most renovation works.
Learn more \u2192Asbestos Testing
UKAS-accredited laboratory sampling and analysis. We take the sample, send it to the lab, and give you a written report.
Learn more \u2192Asbestos Flue Removal
Safe removal of asbestos flue pipes from boiler systems and chimney liners — common in Kent’s 1960s–1980s housing stock.
Learn more \u2192Sheet & Waste Collection
Licensed asbestos disposal and collection for sheets, boards, and general asbestos waste from homes and demolition sites.
Learn more \u2192Commercial Removal
Full asbestos management and abatement for offices, industrial units, schools, and public buildings throughout Kent.
Learn more \u2192Why Kent Customers Choose Us
HSE-Licensed Contractor
We hold a current Health & Safety Executive asbestos removal licence — a legal requirement for all notifiable non-licensed and licensed asbestos work in the UK.
UKATA-Certified Operatives
Every operative holds a current UKATA certificate. Training is renewed annually. You can ask to see the certificate before any work begins.
Full Waste Consignment Notes
Every job includes a licensed waste carrier consignment note and disposal certificate under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Croydon-Based, South East Specialists
Our base in South Croydon (CR2) puts us within easy reach of the entire Kent county area. We are not a national franchise — we are a local team that knows the housing stock.
Direct Line — No Call Centres
When you call 07345 062075, you speak directly with the team. No holding queues, no third-party schedulers, no unanswered emails.
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What Our Customers Say
“Pro Asbestos Removal removed the asbestos garage roof safely and efficiently. The team managed the project with great care, ensuring the surrounding area was fully protected.”
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“The Pro Asbestos Removal team came and quoted me quick and carried out the job fast and done an amazing professional job and left the property immaculate.”
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“I had a great experience with this asbestos company. From the very first contact, their response was prompt and professional.”
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Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Kent
Related Asbestos Guides
Asbestos Removal Cost
Typical price ranges for garage roofs, artex ceilings, and full demolitions.
Do I Need an Asbestos Survey?
When a survey is legally required and what to expect from the process.
Asbestos Regulations UK
CAR 2012, the duty to manage, licensing requirements, and penalties.
Asbestos Guide for Property Buyers
What to check before buying a pre-2000 Kent property.
The Duty-to-Manage Cycle
The six-stage duty-to-manage cycle under CAR 2012 Regulation 4 for commercial duty holders.
Asbestos Health Risks
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer — the diseases caused by asbestos fibre inhalation.
Need Asbestos Removal in Kent?
Contact Pro Asbestos Removal today for a free, no-obligation quote. Same-week availability for most domestic jobs across Kent. Full consignment paperwork on every job.
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