Kent · England
Asbestos Removal in Upchurch
Need asbestos removal in Upchurch? We cover Upchurch and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal for Upchurch
After we’ve finished in Upchurch
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
How asbestos removal works in Upchurch
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will tell you honestly when that’s the case. Whether it’s asbestos garages and cement water tanks in lofts, we cover textured coatings, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
In Upchurch, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Upchurch (ME9, ME8)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in Upchurch by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
What we deal with in Upchurch
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old flues
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
If you let property near Rainham (Kent) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What is not included
Your questions about asbestos removal in Upchurch
How far is Upchurch from London?
We cover Upchurch, about 33 miles from central London.
Do you work near Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles south-west of Upchurch, and we cover both.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Do you cover Upchurch?
We do: Upchurch is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What it costs
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Removing asbestos around Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. For removal jobs in Upchurch, tell us about parking and access. Upchurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Upchurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
In older properties in Upchurch, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. At a school such as Holywell Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Upchurch. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME9 and ME8 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane, wherever it is in Upchurch. We also carry out removal jobs in Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Towns and villages near Upchurch
Other services in Upchurch
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Upchurch, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site