Medway · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Upper Upnor, Medway
Asbestos removal for properties in Upper Upnor and Medway: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal in Upper Upnor
How asbestos removal works in Upper Upnor
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include debris left from a previous job and textured coatings, including cement soffits, water tanks and textured coatings.
Rural removal near Upper Upnor can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Outdoor removal in Upper Upnor 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.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
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Typical removal jobs in Upper Upnor
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Asbestos garages
- Loft water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In older properties in Upper Upnor, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- If the price includes VAT
Weighing up your options
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Upper Upnor properties and asbestos removal
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We work across Upper Upnor and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For rentals close to Strood station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For non-domestic buildings like Wainscott Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the ME2 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Upper Upnor we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Upnor includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Upper Upnor
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
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Common questions in Upper Upnor
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Upnor?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Upper Upnor from London?
We cover Upper Upnor, about 27 miles from central London.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Upnor, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Upper Upnor, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site