Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Cooling Street, Medway
Looking for asbestos removal in Cooling Street? We work across Cooling Street and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Need asbestos removal in Cooling Street?
Asbestos removal for Cooling Street properties
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. People often contact us about finds during refurbishment and old cold water tanks, including flue pipes, cement soffits and textured coatings.
In areas like Cooling Street, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Cooling Street (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
Asbestos removal in Cooling Street: local notes
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. If your removal job is in Cooling Street, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Landlords near Higham station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Cooling Street, near St James' Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Wherever your property is in ME3, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Cooling Street we cover include Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Typical removal jobs in Cooling Street
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Textured coatings
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like Cliffe Woods Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
For businesses and landlords in Cooling Street
For managing agents and freeholders in Cooling Street, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Cooling Street by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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What affects the price in Cooling Street
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Which option is right?
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Cooling Street questions
Do you cover Cooling Street from London?
We cover Cooling Street, about 26 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Cooling Street have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cooling Street may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Cooling Street?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you work in Cooling Street?
Yes, Cooling Street is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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