Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Lidsing
Asbestos removal across Lidsing and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Lidsing
Asbestos removal in Lidsing: local notes
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Lidsing is within our Medway area, whatever the size of the job. Lidsing is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
At a school such as Swingate Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Rainham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Lidsing 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.
Anywhere in ME7, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Lidsing, we also cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
How asbestos removal works in Lidsing
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. Common materials are cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and garage roofs and whole garages.
In places like Lidsing, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Broken sheets in gardens
In older buildings across Lidsing, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
The scope of asbestos removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
What affects the price in Lidsing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Places near Lidsing
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Lidsing questions
How far is Lidsing from London?
Lidsing is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Lidsing?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Lidsing is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
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.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note