Medway · England
Asbestos Removal in Wigmore
Worried about asbestos in Wigmore? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos help in Wigmore
Asbestos removal in Wigmore
Every removal job in Wigmore is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. Typical materials include textured coatings, floor tiles and water tanks, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.
In a smaller place like Wigmore, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
For businesses and landlords in Wigmore
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Wigmore were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Wigmore properties and asbestos removal
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For removal jobs in Wigmore, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Older buildings in Wigmore, near St Paul's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Park Wood Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Wigmore. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in ME8 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Wigmore. For properties just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. Parking close by makes the day easier. We plan outdoor jobs in Wigmore to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Options to consider in Wigmore
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Wigmore
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or published price ranges.
After the job
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Places near Wigmore
Other services in Wigmore
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roof sheets
If you let property near Rainham (Kent) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Common questions in Wigmore
Do you cover Wigmore and the area around Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 1 mile north-east of Wigmore, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Wigmore homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
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.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
- 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