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Asbestos Survey for Kent Street
Found something that might be asbestos in Kent Street? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Public and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Need an asbestos survey in Kent Street?
Asbestos survey near Kent Street
Managing agents and landlords in Kent Street use surveys so trades know what to avoid. Typical jobs include demolition projects and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, involving soffits, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Around a village like Kent Street, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Community buildings and halls
A school such as Kings Hill School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
Surveying buildings in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. If your survey is in Kent Street, let us know about access when you get in touch. Kent Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Got an older property in Kent Street, close to St Lawrence's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For rented homes close to Wateringbury station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
For surveys in ME18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Kent Street and Malling Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Kent Street, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Places near Kent Street
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Options to consider in Kent Street
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Kent Street
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Questions from Kent Street
How far is Kent Street from London?
Kent Street is about 26 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Kent Street have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kent Street can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you cover Kent Street?
Yes, we do: our area includes Kent Street and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- The type of survey you need
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Kent Street, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Kent Street, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site