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Asbestos Surveys in Hartley, Kent
Looking for an asbestos survey in Hartley? We work across Hartley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Hartley
Asbestos survey for Hartley properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Hartley, 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 generally the starting point. Common materials are floor tiles, textured ceilings and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are pre-work surveys for trades and schools, halls and community buildings.
In a smaller place like Hartley, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Hartley (DA3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear next steps
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The building’s size and layout
- The type of survey you need
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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 report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Hartley, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Common reasons for surveys in Hartley
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Typical jobs in Hartley include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you have an older property in Hartley, near Church of Saint Mary or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The number of samples
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
FAQs for Hartley
Do you cover Hartley and the area around Longfield station?
Yes, we cover Hartley and the area towards Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
How far is Hartley from London?
We cover Hartley, about 19 miles from central London.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
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. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not usually sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Asbestos surveys in Hartley: local notes
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Hartley is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Hartley to London (about 19 miles away).
For rented homes close to Longfield station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Non-domestic buildings, Hartley Primary Academy among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Hartley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We handle surveys in every part of DA3. That could mean a property on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hartley. Nearby, we also cover Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Hartley include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Nearby places to Hartley
What else we do in Hartley
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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