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Asbestos Surveys in Aylesford, Kent
Asbestos survey in Aylesford: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Aylesford
Asbestos survey near Aylesford
For landlords and managing agents in Aylesford, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. People often contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and demolition projects, including garage roofs, soffits and water tanks.
In a smaller place like Aylesford, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Aylesford: local notes
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Aylesford has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Aylesford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Aylesford to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Aylesford Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Got an older property in Aylesford, close to Aylesford Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Aylesford, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over the ME20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Hall Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Aylesford, we also cover Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Aylesford include Aylesford School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Some practical advice:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Aylesford: your questions answered
Could my house in Aylesford contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Aylesford may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Aylesford from London?
Aylesford is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
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Weighing up your options
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Covering London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
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.
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What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- The building’s size and layout
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Aylesford were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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