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Asbestos Surveys in Millbank, Kent
Asbestos survey for Millbank: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Asbestos survey for Millbank properties
If a building in Millbank dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. We often deal with water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and people typically contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
Village houses like those in Millbank have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Millbank (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
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How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Millbank, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Where asbestos turns up
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Public and community buildings
Non-domestic buildings, Hoath Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What your quote should include
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What you will receive in writing
Surveying buildings in Millbank
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in Millbank, just send the postcode. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Millbank, whether near Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Herne Bay station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Millbank is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We handle surveys in every part of CT3. Nearby, we also cover Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Millbank include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
Questions from Millbank
Do you cover Millbank and the area around Herne Bay station?
Yes. Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles north-west of Millbank, and we cover both.
Do you cover Millbank from London?
We cover Millbank, about 55 miles from central London.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Millbank?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note