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Asbestos Survey in Chestnut Street
Worried about asbestos in Chestnut Street? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos help in Chestnut Street
Asbestos survey near Chestnut Street
Our surveys in Chestnut Street cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and rented homes between tenancies, we deal with garage roofs, floor tiles and pipe lagging and more.
Village houses like those in Chestnut Street have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Chestnut Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How much sampling is needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Chestnut Street, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For a school like Borden Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Planning work on an older building in Chestnut Street, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Chestnut Street, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in ME9, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road and Chestnut Wood Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Chestnut Street, we cover Keycol (1 mile north), Bobbing (1 mile north-east), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Oad Street (1 mile south) and Newington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles east)
Where asbestos turns up
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Halls and leisure centres near Chestnut Street fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
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After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you run a business from older premises in Chestnut Street, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Chestnut Street questions
Do older homes in Chestnut Street have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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 I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note