Medway · England
Asbestos Survey for Church Street
Buildings in Church Street built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos help in Church Street
Asbestos survey for Church Street properties
About to refurbish in Church Street? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. From checks on rental property and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and garage roofs and more.
Village houses like those in Church Street have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Church Street (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Church Street
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We work across Church Street and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Church Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Church Street to London (about 25 miles away).
Altering an older house in Church Street, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Higham Primary School 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.
Anywhere in ME3, an asbestos survey is available. Other places close to Church Street we cover include Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Church Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.7 miles south)
What happens
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- 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
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Looking after things afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
We don’t 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:
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Condition assessed for every material
Common reasons for surveys in Church Street
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Typical jobs in Church Street include:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition and strip-out
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
If you manage lettings around Higham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Church Street
Could my house in Church Street contain asbestos?
If your home in Church Street was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Church Street and the area around Higham station?
Yes. Higham station is about 0.9 miles south of Church Street, and we cover both.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note