Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Gadshill, Medway
Asbestos removal across Gadshill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal near Gadshill
How asbestos removal works in Gadshill
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. From debris left from a previous job and old sheds and coal bunkers, we deal with water tanks, textured coatings and floor tiles and more.
In Gadshill, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Medway may contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Older buildings in Gadshill, near Church of St John or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Common questions in Gadshill
Do you cover Gadshill and the area around Higham station?
Yes. Higham station is about 1.2 miles north of Gadshill, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Gadshill?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How it works
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby. In winter, the light goes in Gadshill by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Gadshill, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
For businesses and landlords in Gadshill
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos removal in Gadshill: local notes
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Gadshill as part of Medway, for removal jobs of every size. Gadshill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Strood Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to Higham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME3 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Gadshill, we also cover Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Gadshill include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
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The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site