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Asbestos Surveys in Chartham, Kent
Asbestos survey in Chartham: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition projects
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Asbestos survey in Chartham
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Chartham, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and purchases of older homes and buildings, including soffits, flues and pipe lagging.
Rural homes near Chartham have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Chartham (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Chartham
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
Towns and villages near Chartham
Also in Chartham
Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Condition assessed for every material
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chartham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Chartham buildings and asbestos surveys
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Chartham, just send the postcode. Chartham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
If you have an older property in Chartham, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you let flats or houses near Chartham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Chartham, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Station Road, River Court and The Green or the roads around them, wherever it is in Chartham. Close by, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Chartham
Do you come out to small villages like Chartham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work in Chartham?
Yes, we do: our area includes Chartham and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note