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Asbestos Survey in Headcorn
Asbestos survey in Headcorn: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Headcorn
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos survey for Headcorn properties
About to refurbish in Headcorn? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. People often contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, involving flues, pipe lagging and garage roofs.
In a smaller place like Headcorn, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Headcorn (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- 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, though we can quote for that too
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
After we have finished in Headcorn
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Towns and villages near Headcorn
Other services in Headcorn
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Headcorn
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Headcorn
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The survey type
- Parking and access charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Common reasons for surveys in Headcorn
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Planning work on an older building in Headcorn, whether near St Peter's and St Paul's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How many samples are included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Surveys around Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Headcorn range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Headcorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Schools such as Headcorn Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you let flats or houses near Headcorn station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in TN27, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Headcorn
How far is Headcorn from London?
We cover Headcorn, about 39 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Headcorn have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Is a survey needed before building work in Headcorn?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site