Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Murston
Buildings in Murston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Need an asbestos survey in Murston?
Asbestos survey for Murston properties
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. We often deal with water tanks, soffits and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
In areas like Murston, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Murston
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For surveys in Murston, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For rented homes close to Sittingbourne station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Altering an older house in Murston, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Murston is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across ME10 and ME9. We can help with surveys on streets such as Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Murston we cover include Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (within half a mile west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Places near Murston
What else we do in Murston
What happens
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
For businesses and landlords in Murston
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Which option is right?
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Murston
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
Questions from Murston
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Murston?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Murston?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site