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Asbestos Surveys in Longfield Hill, Kent
Need an asbestos survey in Longfield Hill? We cover Longfield Hill and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Need an asbestos survey in Longfield Hill?
Longfield Hill buildings and asbestos surveys
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. In Longfield Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Meopham station, share asbestos information with trades before work. A school such as Istead Rise Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Longfield Hill, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over the DA3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or the roads around them, wherever it is in Longfield Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
A little further out are Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield Hill include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Longfield Hill include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
Asbestos survey for Longfield Hill properties
Not every older building in Longfield Hill contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. We often deal with soffits, flues and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are pre-work surveys for trades and shops, offices and industrial units.
Village surveys around Longfield Hill can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Longfield Hill (DA3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- The survey type
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common reasons for surveys in Longfield Hill
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
Got an older property in Longfield Hill, close to Church of St Mildred or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Options to consider in Longfield Hill
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and published price ranges.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- 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
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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FAQs for Longfield Hill
Is asbestos common in Longfield Hill homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Longfield Hill can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Longfield Hill from London?
Longfield Hill is about 20 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
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Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
The scope of an asbestos survey
To be clear about the scope:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
For businesses and landlords in Longfield Hill
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site