Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Hale, Medway
Asbestos removal in Hale, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos removal in Hale
About our asbestos removal in Hale
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical jobs include cement water tanks in lofts and outbuildings with cement roofs, including textured coatings, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Hale, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Hale (ME5)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Making good is normally a separate job
- 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.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
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How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Hale to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Common reasons for removal jobs in Hale
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These are some of the things we deal with in Hale:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
In older properties in Hale, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- What is not included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
After the job
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos removal in Hale: local notes
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We work across Hale and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hale is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Hale to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
At a school such as Kingfisher Community Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Gillingham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Hale is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Medway takes in ME5. Close by, we cover Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
FAQs for Hale
Do you come out to small villages like Hale?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Hale from London?
We cover Hale, about 30 miles from central London.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site