Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Forstal
Asbestos survey for Forstal: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Need an asbestos survey in Forstal?
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Asbestos survey near Forstal
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in Forstal. Whether it’s shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and purchases of older homes and buildings, we cover water tanks, garage roofs and floor tiles.
Around a village like Forstal, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Forstal (ME20)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Forstal
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
If you have an older property in Forstal, near Methodist Church Including Sunday School or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Forstal questions
Do you come out to small villages like Forstal?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Forstal from London?
Forstal is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Other services in Forstal
Duty holders and landlords in Forstal
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Surveys around Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Forstal, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Forstal to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Schools such as St Peter'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. If you manage lettings around Aylesford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in ME20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Beddow Way and Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Forstal include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- 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
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Forstal
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The size and age of the building
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
After the job
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note