Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Chattenden
Need asbestos removal in Chattenden? We work across Chattenden and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
- Materials found mid-project
Get a quote for Chattenden
About our asbestos removal in Chattenden
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Chattenden falls into that category. Common materials are water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and typical jobs are finds during refurbishment and debris left from a previous job.
In Chattenden, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Chattenden
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old cold water tanks
- Materials found mid-project
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In a school like Chattenden Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
FAQs for Chattenden
Do you cover small places like Chattenden?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Chattenden homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Chattenden can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you cover Chattenden?
Yes. We cover Chattenden and the surrounding area as part of Medway. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page and published price ranges.
After the job
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Chattenden
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
The process
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier. Outdoor removal in Chattenden 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
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Also near Chattenden
What else we do in Chattenden
Chattenden properties and asbestos removal
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Chattenden as part of Medway, for removal jobs of every size. Chattenden is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Landlords near Strood station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Chattenden, near Bishop Gundulph Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Wherever your property is in ME3, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Chattenden, we also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Chattenden includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chattenden include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site