Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Meresborough
Any pre-2000 building in Meresborough may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos help in Meresborough
Asbestos removal for Meresborough properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Meresborough falls into that category. Typical jobs include Artex before plastering and floor tiles before a new floor, including gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In a village like Meresborough, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Meresborough (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Meresborough properties and asbestos removal
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Meresborough is within our Medway area, for removal jobs of every size. Meresborough is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We work right across the region, from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
In a school like Park Wood Infant School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. For rentals close to Rainham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Meresborough 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.
Here we cover the ME8 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Meresborough include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
For businesses and landlords in Meresborough
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These come up again and again:
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
- Asbestos garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
In older properties in Meresborough, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Meresborough 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.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Send us the address in Meresborough, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Your options compared
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Meresborough
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
Meresborough questions
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Meresborough?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site