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Asbestos Survey in Chilham
Found something that might be asbestos in Chilham? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Chilham
Surveying buildings in Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Chilham contact us for surveys. Chilham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
If you have an older property in Chilham, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Chilham are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Chilham, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in CT4, just send the postcode and a few photos. From The Street, The Square and Bagham Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (less than half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (within half a mile west)
About our asbestos survey in Chilham
If you’re buying a home or building in Chilham from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, which helps you plan and budget for any work. From schools, halls and community buildings and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we deal with soffits, water tanks and floor tiles.
Rural homes near Chilham have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Chilham (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
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 typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Practical recommendations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Chilham
Do you come out to small villages like Chilham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Chilham from London?
Chilham is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you cover Chilham?
Yes. We cover Chilham and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Nearby places to Chilham
Other services in Chilham
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
What we deal with in Chilham
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That’s why so many buildings in Kent can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
These are some of the things we deal with in Chilham:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you manage lettings around Chilham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
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.
Read more
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site