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Asbestos Survey in Ightham
Found something that might be asbestos in Ightham? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
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Asbestos survey in Ightham
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. From shops, offices and industrial units and rented homes due for maintenance, we cover floor tiles, pipe lagging and flues.
In a village like Ightham, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, 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, for your records.
- Location
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in Ightham
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you have an older property in Ightham, near Church of St Peter or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- How many samples are included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Ightham questions
Do you cover Ightham from London?
Ightham is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Ightham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not normally sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
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DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ightham, 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.
Surveys around Ightham
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Ightham as part of Kent, for surveys of every size. Ightham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For a school like Ightham Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. For rented homes close to Borough Green & Wrotham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ightham, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in TN15, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane, wherever it is in Ightham. We also carry out surveys in Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Schools near Ightham include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (within half a mile north-west)
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Ightham
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
What affects the price in Ightham
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of survey you need
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note