Kent · England
Asbestos Surveys in Ash, Kent
Asbestos survey in Ash: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey for Ash
Asbestos survey near Ash
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Ash, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical jobs include community buildings and halls and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, including water tanks, pipe lagging and flues.
Village houses like those in Ash have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
After we’ve finished in Ash
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Going forward:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Why people call us in Ash
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Workplaces built before 2000
A school such as New Ash Green Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- If the price includes VAT
Choosing the right option
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Ash questions
Do you come out to small villages like Ash?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you survey a school or hall near Ash?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Is a survey needed before building work in Ash?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Duty holders and landlords in Ash
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ash must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Ash were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Ash buildings and asbestos surveys
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Ash, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Longfield station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Got an older property in Ash, close to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in TN15 and DA3, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Ash, we cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- The survey type
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site