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Asbestos Surveys in Addington, Kent
Asbestos survey in Addington: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Need an asbestos survey in Addington?
Should you do it yourself?
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How asbestos survey works in Addington
Plenty of older buildings, in Addington as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you are in. Whether it’s managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and pre-work surveys for trades, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and garage roofs and more.
Village properties around Addington often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Planning work on an older building in Addington, whether near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Some practical advice:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- How much sampling is needed
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- Which survey type fits your plans
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in Addington, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Surveys around Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Addington and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Addington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Addington to London (25 miles away).
If you manage lettings around West Malling station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. For a school like Offham Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
We carry out surveys all over ME19 and the streets around it. From London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Addington, we cover Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (within half a mile west)
Also near Addington
More for properties in Addington
For businesses and landlords in Addington
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Addington questions
Do you cover Addington and the area around West Malling station?
Yes. West Malling station is about 1.8 miles south-east of Addington, and we cover both.
Do you cover Addington from London?
Addington is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Addington?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Which option is right?
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site