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Asbestos Surveys in Nettlestead, Kent
Buildings in Nettlestead built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Nettlestead
Asbestos survey near Nettlestead
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Nettlestead must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical materials include floor tiles, pipe lagging and garage roofs, and people usually contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and surveys requested by builders before work.
Village surveys around Nettlestead can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How big the building is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- The type of survey you need
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common reasons for surveys in Nettlestead
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Typical jobs in Nettlestead include:
- Community buildings and halls
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Non-domestic buildings, Wateringbury Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Areas included and excluded
The process
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
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.
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
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Asbestos surveys in Nettlestead: local notes
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Nettlestead and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Nettlestead to London (28 miles away).
Altering an older house in Nettlestead, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you manage lettings around Wateringbury station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
We cover surveys across ME18. From Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Nettlestead we cover include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (within half a mile east)
Nettlestead questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Nettlestead?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How far is Nettlestead from London?
We cover Nettlestead, about 28 miles from central London.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
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 I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site