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Asbestos Surveys in Dartford, Kent
Need an asbestos survey in Dartford? We cover Dartford and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
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Asbestos survey in Dartford
For landlords and managing agents in Dartford, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Whether it’s demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and community buildings and halls, we cover floor tiles, soffits and garage roofs.
Town-centre shops and offices in Dartford are non-domestic premises with a duty to manage asbestos, while homes in the surrounding streets usually need a survey before building work. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
After we have finished in Dartford
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
To avoid problems in future:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Options to consider in Dartford
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Dartford
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. In Dartford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
A school such as Dartford Primary Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Altering an older house in Dartford, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Dartford is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. You’ll find Dartford on the A2 and A206, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Dartford we cover include Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Dartford include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The number of materials to sample
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Dartford
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Halls and leisure centres near Dartford fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Nearby places to Dartford
FAQs for Dartford
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Dartford?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Dartford from London?
Dartford is about 14 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes, we do: Dartford is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Dartford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site