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Asbestos removal and surveys in Medway
We survey, test and remove asbestos in 68 towns and villages across Medway.
Asbestos surveys and removal across Medway
Asbestos services in Medway
Pick a service to see all the towns we cover for it, or find your town in the A to Z below.
Asbestos removal across Medway
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. Typical materials include cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets, and people typically contact us about cement flues and gutters and outbuildings with cement roofs.
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Cost
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Around Gillingham
Around Gillingham, we work at homes and buildings near Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School, among other places. Also close by are The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). The closest station to Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Asbestos removal across Medway
Common removal jobs in Medway include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester and the 48 villages and hamlets around them.
Gillingham: For rentals close to Gillingham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In a school like Featherby Junior School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Outdoor removal in Gillingham is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Typical removal jobs in Medway
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Old flues
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
- Book the replacement before removal
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Medway questions
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note