Medway · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in ME4
We cover every part of the ME4 postcode district, which takes in Luton, Chatham Waterfront and Brompton. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in ME4
Where we work in ME4
Asbestos services in ME4
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Our asbestos removal in ME4
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and floor tiles before a new floor, involving gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and flue pipes.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless.
- 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
Cost
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Near you in Luton
Jobs here are often close to Saint Paul with All Saints, Gillingham Park and Luton Infant & Nursery School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Magpie Tavern (within half a mile north), Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north), St Michael the Archangel Church (1 mile north-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east). The closest station to Luton is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
Where we work in ME4
Across ME4, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Luton: If you let property near Chatham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older properties in Luton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. In winter, the light goes in Luton by about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Typical removal jobs in ME4
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Asbestos garages
- Cement flues and gutters
What affects the price in ME4
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Questions from ME4
Do you test before removing asbestos in ME4?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note