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Asbestos Survey for Lilyvale
Asbestos survey for properties in Lilyvale and Kent: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Lilyvale
Materials we deal with
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.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
About our asbestos survey in Lilyvale
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Lilyvale. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical materials include water tanks, flues and textured ceilings, and people usually contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
Village houses like those in Lilyvale have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Lilyvale (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Lilyvale
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Lilyvale
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Every main survey type
- Practical recommendations
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Lilyvale as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you have an older property in Lilyvale, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Non-domestic buildings, Smeeth Community Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 6 miles of Lilyvale; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Wherever your property is in TN25, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Lilyvale, we also cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lilyvale includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Common reasons for surveys in Lilyvale
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Kent can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
In older properties, we often see:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you let flats or houses near Westenhanger station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Before you book anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Places near Lilyvale
What else we do in Lilyvale
What affects the price in Lilyvale
When we quote, we look at:
- Parking and access charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
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.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
What happens
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Lilyvale questions
Could my house in Lilyvale contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lilyvale may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Lilyvale?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do you work in Lilyvale?
Yes, we do: Lilyvale is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
- 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