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Asbestos removal and surveys in ME8
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across ME8, covering Gillingham, Rainham and Park Wood. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos removal in ME8
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What we do in ME8
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos testing in ME8: what to expect
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in ME8? Testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. Typical materials include textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and black adhesive, and typical jobs are boiler cupboard panels and one-off checks in rented property.
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
What it costs in ME8
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Near you in Gillingham
Locally, our jobs take us close to Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). Gillingham’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Asbestos testing across ME8
From Gillingham, Rainham and Park Wood to 5 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across ME8. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common.
Gillingham: If the property is on or near the A2 and A231, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you let property close to Gillingham (Kent) station, testing before work avoids delays.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Common reasons for tests in ME8
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Panels behind old heaters
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens next
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Photos of the material help us plan
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Questions from ME8
How do I know if a material in ME8 contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note