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Asbestos Survey in Badlesmere
Asbestos survey across Badlesmere, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos help in Badlesmere
Typical surveys in Badlesmere
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you let flats or houses near Selling station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Asbestos survey for Badlesmere properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Badlesmere. From buying a property built before 2000 and shops, offices and industrial units, we deal with water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging.
Village surveys around Badlesmere can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Badlesmere questions
Do you cover Badlesmere from London?
We cover Badlesmere, about 45 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Badlesmere?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
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.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Surveys around Badlesmere
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. For surveys in Badlesmere, tell us about parking and access. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a school like Sheldwich Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. If you have an older property in Badlesmere, near Church of St Leonard or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Badlesmere 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 ME13, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- The type of survey you need
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Weighing up your options
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Badlesmere
What else we do in Badlesmere
Afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once we’re done:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note