Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Chatham
Worried about asbestos in Chatham? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
Need asbestos removal in Chatham?
Duty holders and landlords in Chatham
If you run a business from older premises in Chatham, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Asbestos removal near Chatham
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before renovation and debris left from a previous job, including cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes.
Typical jobs in a place like Chatham include garage roofs, flues and Artex, often ahead of building work. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
What affects the price in Chatham
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, typically tightly bound.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
What we deal with in Chatham
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Medway built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roof sheets
In older properties in Chatham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
Removing asbestos around Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Chatham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you’re on or near the A2 and A229, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. In a school like Wayfield Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Chatham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area. Local streets include Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street; we cover every one. Main roads around Chatham include the A2 and A229; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Chatham, we also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Chatham has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
FAQs for Chatham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Chatham from London?
We cover Chatham, about 29 miles from central London.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you cover Chatham?
Yes. We cover Chatham and the surrounding area as part of Medway. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What happens to the waste?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Chatham is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site