Medway · England
Asbestos Survey in Hempstead
Found something that might be asbestos in Hempstead? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey in Hempstead
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos survey works in Hempstead
What you are planning in Hempstead decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll match the survey to the plan. Common materials are soffits, pipe lagging and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and buying a property built before 2000.
Hempstead has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Hempstead (ME7, ME8)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- How much sampling is needed
- How many samples are needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- The right survey for your plans
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Surveys around Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. For surveys in Hempstead, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Hempstead is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
A school such as Hempstead Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. For rented homes close to Rainham (Kent) station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Hempstead is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of the ME7 and ME8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the A278 close by, Hempstead is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- 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
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
After we have finished in Hempstead
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Typical surveys in Hempstead
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Medway can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
In older properties, we often see:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Hempstead, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Other services in Hempstead
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Hempstead
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hempstead?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note