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Asbestos Surveys in Eccles, Kent
Looking for an asbestos survey in Eccles? We cover Eccles and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey for Eccles
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Asbestos survey for Eccles properties
If you’re buying a home or building in Eccles from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. People often contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, involving floor tiles, textured ceilings and pipe lagging.
Village properties around Eccles often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Eccles (ME20)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Eccles
Could my house in Eccles contain asbestos?
Any home in Eccles built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near New Hythe station?
Yes. New Hythe station is about 1.1 miles south-west of Eccles, and we cover both.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
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.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you work in Eccles?
Yes. We cover Eccles and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- The survey type
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Duty holders and landlords in Eccles
If you run a business from older premises in Eccles, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Surveying buildings in Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We work across Eccles and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near New Hythe station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Schools such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Eccles, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across the ME20 postcode area. From Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Bull Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Eccles
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
These come up again and again:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
If you have an older property in Eccles, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How many samples are included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Other services in Eccles
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site