Asbestos removal in Kent
Asbestos removal across Kent from our base in Grays, over the Dartford Crossing. The work includes garage roofs, sheds, Artex and floor tiles from Dartford to Maidstone and the Medway towns.
A photograph of the material is usually enough to identify it. Kent quotes are free and carry no obligation.
- Over 12 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- HSE compliant
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier
- Same or next day service
Dartford, Maidstone and the Medway towns
The tip rules that apply depend on the council area.
- Dartford: the borough council names three household waste depots for residents.
- Maidstone and the rest of Kent County Council’s area: the county runs the recycling centres.
- Chatham and Gillingham: Medway Council is a separate authority with its own sites.
- Asbestos testing: we take the sample and send it to a UKAS-accredited lab, with results the same day or the next working day.
What Kent County Council says about asbestos
Kent County Council’s household waste recycling centres accept asbestos from homes, subject to conditions.
- Where
- Accepted at all of the county’s centres except Sheerness.
- Wrapping
- Asbestos must be double wrapped in heavy-duty bags or sheeting and taped, with nothing sticking out.
- Size
- No piece may be larger than 3 m by 1.5 m, and the material must be kept damp.
- Allowance
- No more than 5 sacks, or the equivalent, per month, free of charge.
- On the day
- A slot must be booked, and the waste must be declared as coming from your own home. Staff unlock the container but do not help with lifting.
These rules apply to the council's own sites. Larger jobs and material still fixed to a roof are a separate matter. Contact the council before making a trip.
Dartford Borough Council depots
Note
Three depots named by Dartford Borough Council
The borough names Old Rochester Way, Dartford Heath and Pepper Hill as the household waste depots for residents. Asbestos must be damp and double bagged or wrapped, and a quantity limit applies.
The council refers residents to Kent County Council's website for the details, which should be checked before any visit.
Medway Council rules
Appointments
Medway Council accepts asbestos at Capstone in Chatham, Cuxton and Hoath Way in Gillingham. Visits must be booked, and the council asks residents to phone the working day before.
Wrapping and size
Asbestos must be double wrapped and taped, and no sheet may be bigger than 2 m wide by 3.5 m long. Badly wrapped loads are refused.
Services in Kent
We take on anything in Kent from a single garage roof to the complete removal of a garage.
How a job in Kent works
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Send a photo
Send a photo and your postcode on WhatsApp, or call 07708 761540.
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Get a free quote
Every quote is free and without obligation, and can often be given over the phone or on site.
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Pick a day
Booked to a day that suits you.
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Removal and disposal
The material is taken to an approved waste transfer site, and you receive the consignment note.
Kent questions
Can I take asbestos to a Kent recycling centre?
Yes. Household asbestos is accepted at every county centre except Sheerness. It must be double wrapped, damp and booked in advance. Medway's three sites operate under different rules, so check which council covers your address.
Which council do I ask in Chatham or Gillingham?
Chatham and Gillingham fall under Medway Council rather than Kent County Council. Medway operates its own appointment system and its own limit on sheet size.
What moves the price of a job in Kent?
The price depends on the quantity of material, whether it has already been removed, and vehicle access. Kent quotes are free, and we can often give one straight away.
Is there a difference between Dartford and the rest of Kent?
Dartford Borough Council names three depots for its residents and points them to Kent County Council for the details. Our service in Dartford is the same as in the rest of the county.
Neighbouring areas
Kent borders London, Essex and Surrey, and we cover all three.
Free quotes across Kent
Send a photo on WhatsApp or call for a free quote. Kent enquiries receive a same or next day service, and we can often quote on the phone.