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Asbestos Surveys in Colliers Green, Kent
Buildings in Colliers Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Colliers Green
How asbestos survey works in Colliers Green
Not every older building in Colliers Green contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in. Typical jobs include purchases of older homes and buildings and common parts of flats and HMOs, including pipe lagging, floor tiles and soffits.
Village houses like those in Colliers Green have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Colliers Green (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Colliers Green
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Questions from Colliers Green
Can you survey a school or hall near Colliers Green?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Colliers Green from London?
We cover Colliers Green, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Duty holders and landlords in Colliers Green
If you manage or own a block in Colliers Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Surveying buildings in Colliers Green
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Colliers Green is within our Kent area, for surveys of every size. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Colliers Green to Canterbury (27 miles away).
A school such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Colliers Green is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in TN17 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Colliers Green include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Going forward:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Nearby places to Colliers Green
Other services in Colliers Green
Common reasons for surveys in Colliers Green
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you manage lettings around Marden station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The number of samples
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note