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Asbestos Survey for Kenardington
Asbestos survey in Kenardington: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey in Kenardington
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Asbestos survey in Kenardington
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Kenardington, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Typical jobs include schools, halls and community buildings and pre-work surveys for trades, involving floor tiles, textured ceilings and pipe lagging.
Village surveys around Kenardington can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Kenardington (TN26)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For surveys in Kenardington, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For rented homes close to Appledore (Kent) station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Anywhere in TN26, an asbestos survey is available. We also carry out surveys in Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kenardington include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Kenardington
Do you cover Kenardington and the area around Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes. Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.8 miles south of Kenardington, and we cover both.
How far is Kenardington from London?
Kenardington is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How big the building is
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Where asbestos turns up
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Public and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Altering an older house in Kenardington, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Before you book anyone
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
For businesses and landlords in Kenardington
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Your options compared
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Condition assessed for every material
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
Doing it yourself?
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.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site