Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Burham, Medway
Asbestos removal for Burham: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal near Burham
How asbestos removal works in Burham
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Burham: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include textured coatings and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, involving cement roof sheets, textured coatings and flue pipes.
In a village like Burham, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Burham (ME1)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Burham
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Burham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
FAQs for Burham
Do you work near Snodland station?
Yes. Snodland station is about 1.3 miles west of Burham, and we cover both.
Could my house in Burham contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Burham can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Do you cover Burham?
Yes. We cover Burham and the surrounding area as part of Medway. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Burham
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These are some of the things we deal with in Burham:
- Old cold water tanks
- Old waste on site
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
Landlords near Snodland station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
After we have finished in Burham
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Going forward:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. We plan outdoor jobs in Burham to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Read more
What affects the price in Burham
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Places near Burham
Removal jobs in Burham
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For removal jobs in Burham, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Burham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Burham to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Older buildings in Burham, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. For non-domestic buildings like Burham Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in ME1, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Burham, we cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (within half a mile north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site