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Asbestos Survey in Detling
Asbestos survey in Detling and across Kent: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Need an asbestos survey in Detling?
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
How asbestos survey works in Detling
About to refurbish in Detling? 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. Whether it’s pre-work surveys for trades and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we cover textured ceilings, water tanks and garage roofs and more.
In a village like Detling, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Detling (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
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.
Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Places near Detling
Other services in Detling
Detling questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Detling from London?
We cover Detling, about 32 miles from central London.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Common reasons for surveys in Detling
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition and strip-out
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
For rented homes close to Bearsted station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
What affects the price in Detling
When we quote, we look at:
- The size and age of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- How many outbuildings are included
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Surveys around Detling
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Detling is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Detling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Schools such as Valley Park School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Got an older property in Detling, close to St Martin of Tours Church or further out? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Detling, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in ME14, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Detling we cover include Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Horse pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
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. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
- 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 is not clear
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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