Kent · England
Asbestos Survey in Crayford
Asbestos survey for Crayford: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos help in Crayford
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
About our asbestos survey in Crayford
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Crayford must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. Typical jobs include kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and rented homes between tenancies, involving water tanks, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Homes in towns and villages like Crayford range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Crayford must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Common questions in Crayford
Do you cover Crayford from London?
We cover Crayford, about 12 miles from central London.
Do you work near Crayford station?
Yes. Crayford station is close to the centre of Crayford, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Crayford?
Yes, we do: Crayford is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
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 it’s important to know if it’s there.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Options to consider in Crayford
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? 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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear next steps
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The survey type
- The number of materials to sample
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Send us the address in Crayford, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Crayford buildings and asbestos surveys
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Crayford has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Crayford is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Crayford to London (12 miles away).
Got an older property in Crayford, close to Church of St Paulinus or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you let flats or houses near Crayford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
For surveys in DA1, DA5 and DA7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Crayford we cover include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crayford include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Also near Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Crayford
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note