Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Bowmans
Worried about asbestos in Bowmans? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
Need an asbestos survey in Bowmans?
Asbestos survey near Bowmans
Planning building work in Bowmans? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. We often deal with floor tiles, pipe lagging and water tanks, and people typically contact us about rented homes between tenancies and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
In areas like Bowmans, surveys usually cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, since older garages often have cement roofs. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Bowmans (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Bowmans is within our Kent area, for surveys of every size. We work in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Bowmans are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. Planning work on an older building in Bowmans, whether near St Barnabas or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Bowmans is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in DA1, DA2 and DA5, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Bowmans on the A2018, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out surveys in Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Weighing up your options
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? 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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Every main survey type
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
- How many samples are needed
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Bowmans: your questions answered
How far is Bowmans from London?
We cover Bowmans, about 13 miles from central London.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Bowmans?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Typical surveys in Bowmans
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Kent can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bowmans:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Non-domestic buildings, Wentworth Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- The report contents
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site