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Asbestos Surveys in Boughton Lees, Kent
Asbestos survey for properties in Boughton Lees and Kent: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Need an asbestos survey in Boughton Lees?
Asbestos survey near Boughton Lees
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. Common materials are soffits, flues and water tanks, and typical jobs are planned refurbishment work and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
Village houses like those in Boughton Lees have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for surveys in Boughton Lees
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you manage lettings around Wye station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- How many samples are included
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Boughton Lees: your questions answered
Do older homes in Boughton Lees have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Boughton Lees?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Nearby places to Boughton Lees
Other services in Boughton Lees
After we have finished in Boughton Lees
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Going forward:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Surveys around Boughton Lees
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Boughton Lees, just send the postcode. Boughton Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Boughton Lees, whether near Saint Christopher's Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Boughton Lees, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. That could mean a property on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Boughton Lees. Neighbouring places we cover include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (within half a mile north-west)
For businesses and landlords in Boughton Lees
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site