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Asbestos Surveys in Broad Ford, Kent
Asbestos survey in Broad Ford, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey in Broad Ford
Asbestos survey near Broad Ford
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Broad Ford, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about rented homes due for maintenance and demolition and strip-out, including soffits, water tanks and textured ceilings.
Village properties around Broad Ford often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Places near Broad Ford
Broad Ford buildings and asbestos surveys
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We work across Broad Ford and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 28 miles away.
A school such as Horsmonden Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Altering an older house in Broad Ford, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Broad Ford, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in TN12 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out surveys in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Ford include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
After we have finished:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Options to consider in Broad Ford
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Broad Ford
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
In older properties, we often see:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes between tenancies
For rented homes close to Marden station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Send us the address in Broad Ford, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Step by step
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Questions from Broad Ford
Do you cover Broad Ford and the area around Marden station?
Yes, we cover Broad Ford and the area towards Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Is asbestos common in Broad Ford homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Broad Ford can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Broad Ford?
Yes, we do: our area includes Broad Ford and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Broad Ford?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site