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Asbestos Surveys in Hadlow, Kent
Asbestos survey across Hadlow, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Community buildings and halls
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey in Hadlow
How asbestos survey works in Hadlow
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Hadlow. From buying a property built before 2000 and workplaces built before 2000, we cover flues, garage roofs and pipe lagging.
Village properties around Hadlow often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Hadlow (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which 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.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Every main survey type
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The size and age of the building
- How many outbuildings are included
- How much sampling is needed
- Which survey type fits your plans
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Why people call us in Hadlow
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you have an older property in Hadlow, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hadlow must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Surveys around Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Hadlow, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Hadlow is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Hadlow to Crawley (about 24 miles away).
For rented homes close to Beltring station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Hadlow Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
For surveys in TN11, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on The Square, High Street and Brookfields. If your property is just outside Hadlow, we also cover Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (within half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (under half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Hadlow
Do older homes in Hadlow have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hadlow may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hadlow from London?
We cover Hadlow, about 26 miles from central London.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts typically need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is a survey needed before building work in Hadlow?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site