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Asbestos Surveys in Devil's Den, Kent
Asbestos survey in Devil's Den and across Kent: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
About our asbestos survey in Devil's Den
About to refurbish in Devil's Den? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. From surveys requested by builders before work and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we deal with water tanks, pipe lagging and flues and more.
Rural homes near Devil's Den have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Devil's Den (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Devil's Den
Which option is right?
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Condition assessed for every material
- Every main survey type
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Why people call us in Devil's Den
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you manage lettings around Staplehurst station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- The number of materials to sample
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
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.
After we have finished:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Asbestos surveys in Devil's Den: local notes
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Devil's Den is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Devil's Den to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Devil's Den is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and your survey can be anywhere in it. We also carry out surveys in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
Common questions in Devil's Den
Is asbestos common in Devil's Den homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Devil's Den may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Devil's Den from London?
Devil's Den is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site