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Asbestos Surveys in Farthing Green, Kent
Need an asbestos survey in Farthing Green? We work across Farthing Green and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Community buildings and halls
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey for Farthing Green
About our asbestos survey in Farthing Green
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Farthing Green, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is usually the starting point. Typical materials include water tanks, soffits and garage roofs, and typical jobs are workplaces built before 2000 and purchases of older homes and buildings.
Village houses like those in Farthing Green have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Farthing Green
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
Where asbestos turns up
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Kent can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
These come up again and again:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition projects
If you manage lettings around Staplehurst station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Common questions in Farthing Green
Do older homes in Farthing Green have asbestos?
Any home in Farthing Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Staplehurst station?
Yes, we cover Farthing Green and the area towards Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Recommendations in plain English
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Each material’s condition recorded
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Also near Farthing Green
What else we do in Farthing Green
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Surveys around Farthing Green
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For surveys in Farthing Green, tell us about parking and access. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Farthing Green to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Farthing Green, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in TN12, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note