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Medway · England

Asbestos Survey for Higham

Asbestos survey in Higham: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.

Common parts of flats and HMOs
Purchases of older homes and buildings
Rented homes due for maintenance

Request a quote Call 07833 053 749

Asbestos survey for Higham

Get a quote Call 07833 053 749

Asbestos survey near Higham

HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Higham. People often contact us about public and community buildings and buying a property built before 2000, including soffits, garage roofs and pipe lagging.

In a village like Higham, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.

Area: Higham (ME3, DA12)
Area hub: Medway
What we do: Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Afterwards: A written report with lab results
Quote: A written quote before work starts
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

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What it might be made of

Floor tiles and adhesive

Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.

Asbestos cement

Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.

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Duty holders and landlords in Higham

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.

Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.

Doing it yourself?

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.

With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.

Higham: your questions answered

Do you come out to small villages like Higham?

We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.

How far is Higham from London?

Higham is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.

Can you help with a flat?

We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.

Do you need to see it before quoting?

Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.

What paperwork will I get?

That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

Which asbestos work needs a licence?

Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.

What if the weather’s bad?

Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.

What happens

On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.

Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
We send the report and explain the findings

Before we arrive

Let us know if something’s broken
Warn neighbours if needed
Clear belongings, but leave the material alone

How to get a quote

Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.

Ask for a quote

Related guides

What’s included, and what isn’t

Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:

A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning

If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.

Common materials

Roofing felt and bitumen
Artex and textured coatings
Water tanks and flues
Boiler cupboards and panels
Soffits and porch canopies
Cement sheets and cladding
Floor tiles and adhesive
Garage and shed roofs
Pipe lagging
Ceiling tiles

Why people call us in Higham

For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.

In older properties, we often see:

Pre-work surveys for trades
Schools, halls and community buildings
Common parts of flats and HMOs
Shops, offices and industrial units

Schools such as Higham Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.

What your quote should include

Survey methods in line with HSG264
Whether extra samples cost more
VAT, clearly stated
The scope of the job, in writing

How to choose an asbestos contractor

Higham buildings and asbestos surveys

Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Higham, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We work right across the region, from Higham to London (24 miles away).

Halls and leisure centres near Higham fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. If you let flats or houses near Higham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.

Wherever your property is in ME3 and DA12, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Higham we cover include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).

Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.

Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
Nearby, you’ll find Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile south)
Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)

Prices and what affects them

When we quote, we look at:

What the material is and its state
The building’s size and layout
The survey type
Access to the area

Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.

What to photograph

Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

Labels, if any
A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Damaged areas
The parking area

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.

Weighing up your options

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. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.