Medway · England
Asbestos Removal for Upper Halling
Asbestos removal in Upper Halling and across Medway: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal near Upper Halling
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos removal near Upper Halling
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, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and textured coatings, including flue pipes, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes.
In towns and villages like Upper Halling, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Upper Halling (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Upper Halling: your questions answered
Do you work near Halling station?
Yes, we cover Upper Halling and the area towards Halling station, about 0.8 miles east.
Do you cover Upper Halling from London?
Upper Halling is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion. Outdoor removal in Upper Halling 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.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Why people call us in Upper Halling
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
For non-domestic buildings like Halling Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Removing asbestos around Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Halling has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our area stretches from Upper Halling to London (about 25 miles away).
Landlords near Halling station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Upper Halling, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME2 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upper Halling. Other places close to Upper Halling we cover include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
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Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Upper Halling must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site