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Asbestos Surveys in Dean Street, Kent
Asbestos survey in Dean Street and across Kent: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos help in Dean Street
Asbestos survey for Dean Street properties
Not every older building in Dean Street contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. From planned refurbishment work and rented homes between tenancies, we cover flues, soffits and textured ceilings and more.
Village houses like those in Dean Street have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Dean Street (ME15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What affects the price in Dean Street
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- The survey type
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
FAQs for Dean Street
Is asbestos common in Dean Street homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Dean Street may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Dean Street?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
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.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Where asbestos turns up
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
If you are a landlord near East Farleigh station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether extra samples cost more
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Also near Dean Street
What else we do in Dean Street
Looking after things afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Surveying buildings in Dean Street
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Dean Street is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Dean Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Dean Street to Canterbury (25 miles away).
A school such as East Farleigh Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in Dean Street, close to Church of Saint Mary or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Dean Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in ME15, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include Forge Lane and Dean Street; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dean Street includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree pub (within half a mile east)
For businesses and landlords in Dean Street
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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