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Asbestos Survey for Charing Hill
Need an asbestos survey in Charing Hill? We cover Charing Hill and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey for Charing Hill
Asbestos survey near Charing Hill
Plenty of older buildings, in Charing Hill as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. People often contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and common parts of flats and HMOs, including water tanks, pipe lagging and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Charing Hill often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Charing Hill
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
Common reasons for surveys in Charing Hill
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Kent can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
A school such as Charing Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Places near Charing Hill
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How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
For managing agents and freeholders in Charing Hill, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Charing Hill buildings and asbestos surveys
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing Hill is within our Kent area, for surveys of every size. Charing Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Charing Hill to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Charing station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Got an older property in Charing Hill, close to Church of St Peter and St Paul or further out? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Charing Hill, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Charing Hill, we cover Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Going forward:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before you book builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
FAQs for Charing Hill
Do you cover Charing Hill and the area around Charing station?
Yes. Charing station is about 0.9 miles south-west of Charing Hill, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Charing Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you cover Charing Hill?
Yes. We cover Charing Hill and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Charing Hill?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site