Kent · England
Asbestos Survey in Farningham
Worried about asbestos in Farningham? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey near Farningham
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
How asbestos survey works in Farningham
Any building in Farningham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. From demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and rented homes due for maintenance, we deal with floor tiles, pipe lagging and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Farningham, 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. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Farningham (DA4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Farningham: local notes
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. For surveys in Farningham, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Farningham to London (about 16 miles away).
If you have an older property in Farningham, near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Schools such as The Anthony Roper Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Farningham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in DA4, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, London Road and South Hall Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
- Nearby, you will find Pied Bull pub (within half a mile north)
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
FAQs for Farningham
Do you cover Farningham and the area around Eynsford station?
Yes. Eynsford station is about 1.4 miles south-west of Farningham, and we cover both.
Could my house in Farningham contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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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.
Some practical advice:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Farningham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
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What affects the price in Farningham
What changes the cost:
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Which option is right?
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Records for your files
- The right survey for your plans
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site