Medway · England
Asbestos Survey for Lower Upnor
Any pre-2000 building in Lower Upnor may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Asbestos survey for Lower Upnor properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Lower Upnor, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and schools, halls and community buildings, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
Village houses like those in Lower Upnor have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
Common reasons for surveys in Lower Upnor
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there is no single place to look.
In older properties, we often see:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you let flats or houses near Strood station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lower Upnor must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Options to consider in Lower Upnor
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Lower Upnor
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
- Every main survey type
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
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.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Common questions in Lower Upnor
Do you work near Strood station?
Yes. Strood station is about 1.6 miles south-west of Lower Upnor, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Lower Upnor homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lower Upnor may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Surveying buildings in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Lower Upnor as part of Medway, for surveys of every size. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our area stretches from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
A school such as Chattenden Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Lower Upnor are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upnor include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
What affects the price in Lower Upnor
The cost depends on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site