Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Kemsley Street, Medway
Any pre-2000 building in Kemsley Street may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos help in Kemsley Street
About our asbestos removal in Kemsley Street
Every removal job in Kemsley Street is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. People often contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and textured coatings, including textured coatings, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In areas like Kemsley Street, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Weighing up your options
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
After we have finished:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Kemsley Street properties and asbestos removal
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in Kemsley Street, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Kemsley Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We work right across the region, from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Older buildings in Kemsley Street, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Rainham (Kent) station often time removal for when a property is empty. Kemsley Street is within about 6 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.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME7 start with the postcode and some photos. Nearby, we also cover Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Kemsley Street
Is asbestos common in Kemsley Street homes?
Any home in Kemsley Street built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Kemsley Street and the area around Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles north-east of Kemsley Street, and we cover both.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Kemsley Street?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t typically affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Parking close by makes the day easier. Outdoor removal in Kemsley Street is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Why people call us in Kemsley Street
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
These come up again and again:
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In a school like Deanwood Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
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What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note