Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Gillingham, Medway
Any pre-2000 building in Gillingham may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal in Gillingham
Asbestos removal for Gillingham properties
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. Typical jobs include old cold water tanks and garage roofs and whole garages, including floor tiles, water tanks and textured coatings.
In areas like Gillingham, common jobs include garage roofs, flues, tanks and textured coatings, often ahead of building work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Gillingham
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Gillingham to finish before dark: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Gillingham
Do you work on properties 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 Gillingham from London?
We cover Gillingham, about 30 miles from central London.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note as your record.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Removal jobs in Gillingham
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Properties in Gillingham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Gillingham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our area stretches from Gillingham to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For properties on main roads such as the A2 and A231, we plan parking and loading in advance. At a school such as Featherby Junior School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Gillingham. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We carry out removal jobs all over the ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or a nearby road, we can help. Gillingham is on the A2 and A231, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Gillingham we cover include Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Gillingham include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Gillingham
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page and published price ranges.
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.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
What affects the price in Gillingham
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Gillingham
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Materials found mid-project
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For rentals close to Gillingham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which areas and materials are covered
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Gillingham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site