Medway · England
Asbestos Removal for Upper Bush
Asbestos removal across Upper Bush and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
Need asbestos removal in Upper Bush?
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos removal in Upper Bush
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. Common materials are water tanks, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and typical jobs are asbestos found during building work and cement water tanks in lofts.
In a village like Upper Bush, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Older buildings in Upper Bush, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Upper Bush is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Do you cover Upper Bush and the area around Cuxton station?
Yes, we cover Upper Bush and the area towards Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east.
How far is Upper Bush from London?
Upper Bush is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Also near Upper Bush
What else we do in Upper Bush
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Bush, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Asbestos removal in Upper Bush: local notes
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Bush is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Upper Bush is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Cuxton Community Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Landlords near Cuxton station often time removal for when a property is empty.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the ME2 postcode area. Close by, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Upper Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site