Medway · England
Asbestos Survey for Allhallows-on-Sea
Buildings in Allhallows-on-Sea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Allhallows-on-Sea: your questions answered
Do older homes in Allhallows-on-Sea have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Allhallows-on-Sea can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Allhallows-on-Sea and the area around Chalkwell station?
Yes, we cover Allhallows-on-Sea and the area towards Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north.
Do you work in Allhallows-on-Sea?
Yes, Allhallows-on-Sea is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Allhallows-on-Sea?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How asbestos survey works in Allhallows-on-Sea
Any building in Allhallows-on-Sea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. We often deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and flues, and typical jobs are demolition projects and pre-work surveys for trades.
Village houses like those in Allhallows-on-Sea have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Allhallows-on-Sea (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Allhallows-on-Sea
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Typical surveys in Allhallows-on-Sea
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That’s why so many buildings in Medway can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Workplaces built before 2000
A school such as Allhallows Primary Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
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How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Allhallows-on-Sea
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment normally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Practical recommendations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Surveys around Allhallows-on-Sea
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. Properties in Allhallows-on-Sea range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For rented homes close to Chalkwell station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Planning work on an older building in Allhallows-on-Sea, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Allhallows-on-Sea, we also cover Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Allhallows-on-Sea include Two Tree Island.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site