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Asbestos Surveys in Kent Street, East Sussex
Need an asbestos survey in Kent Street? We cover Kent Street and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Kent Street
Questions from Kent Street
How far is Kent Street from London?
We cover Kent Street, about 49 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Kent Street homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Kent Street may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Asbestos survey in Kent Street
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical jobs include planned refurbishment work and surveys requested by builders before work, including water tanks, garage roofs and soffits.
Village surveys around Kent Street can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Typical surveys in Kent Street
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Checks on rental property
For a school like Ark Helenswood Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope, in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The number of samples
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
After we have finished in Kent Street
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Asbestos surveys in Kent Street: local notes
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your property is in Kent Street, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our area stretches from Kent Street to Brighton (30 miles away).
If you manage lettings around Battle station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Kent Street is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over TN33 and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Kent Street, we also cover Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Places near Kent Street
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Kent Street
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
- How many samples are needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site