Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Twydall
Asbestos removal across Twydall and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal in Twydall
Options to consider in Twydall
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. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
About our asbestos removal in Twydall
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about cement flues and gutters and debris left from a previous job, involving water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
Homes in Twydall with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Twydall (ME8, ME7)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Twydall were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
Twydall properties and asbestos removal
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Twydall has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For properties on main roads such as the A2, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. In older properties in Twydall, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Twydall is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in ME8 and ME7, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Twydall is on the A2, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Twydall has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Twydall includes Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
What happens next
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Outdoor removal in Twydall is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Why people call us in Twydall
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
For rentals close to Rainham (Kent) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What isn’t included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Twydall: your questions answered
Do you work near Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Twydall and the area towards Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
How far is Twydall from London?
Twydall is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
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.
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What else we do in Twydall
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site