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Asbestos Surveys in Hemsted, Kent
Asbestos survey for Hemsted: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey in Hemsted
Surveys around Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Hemsted as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Hemsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Got an older property in Hemsted, close to Church of St Mary or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near Westenhanger station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Hemsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Hemsted is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in CT18 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Hemsted we cover include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Asbestos survey in Hemsted
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Hemsted, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. People often contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and shops, offices and industrial units, involving flues, textured ceilings and soffits.
Village properties around Hemsted often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Hemsted (CT18)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Hemsted
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Community buildings and halls
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition projects
A school such as Stowting Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Nearby places to Hemsted
Other services in Hemsted
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Hemsted
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hemsted, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Hemsted questions
Do you cover Hemsted and the area around Westenhanger station?
Yes, we cover Hemsted and the area towards Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south.
Could my house in Hemsted contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hemsted can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
After the job
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
What affects the price in Hemsted
What changes the cost:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site