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Asbestos Surveys in Aylesham, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Aylesham? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey for Aylesham
Asbestos survey in Aylesham
Not every older building in Aylesham contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours. Typical materials include textured ceilings, soffits and flues, and people generally contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and demolition projects.
A survey in Aylesham typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Aylesham (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
A school such as Aylesham Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The number of samples
Questions from Aylesham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Aylesham have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in Aylesham?
Yes, we do: Aylesham is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Surveys around Aylesham
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Aylesham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Aylesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Aylesham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Altering an older house in Aylesham, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you are a landlord near Aylesham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Aylesham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in CT3, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Aylesham, we also cover Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Your options compared
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. Our guide explains which you need. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Aylesham
Also in Aylesham
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note