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Asbestos Surveys in Hersden, Kent
Asbestos survey in Hersden and across Kent: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey in Hersden
Questions from Hersden
How far is Hersden from London?
We cover Hersden, about 56 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Hersden have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hersden may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
About our asbestos survey in Hersden
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Hersden. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. From community buildings and halls and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, we cover garage roofs, floor tiles and flues and more.
Homes in places like Hersden range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Hersden (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Hersden
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
What happens next
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
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 Hersden
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Hersden, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Hersden
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos surveys in Hersden: local notes
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For surveys in Hersden, tell us about parking and access. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work.
A school such as Hersden Village Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Hersden, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Hersden is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Streets in the area include The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Options to consider in Hersden
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition assessed for every material
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Hersden
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note