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Asbestos Surveys in Newnham, Kent
Asbestos survey in Newnham and across Kent: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Newnham
Asbestos survey in Newnham
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Newnham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is normally the starting point. Common materials are floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and flues, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and public and community buildings.
In a village like Newnham, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before you book builders
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Your options compared
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Newnham
- Across London and the South East
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Recommendations in plain English
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Newnham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Newnham buildings and asbestos surveys
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Newnham, tell us the postcode and what you need. Newnham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Newnham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Teynham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. If you have an older property in Newnham, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Newnham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in ME9, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Newnham
More for properties in Newnham
Typical surveys in Newnham
The danger usually comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Non-domestic buildings, Eastling Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Common questions in Newnham
Do you come out to small villages like Newnham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you survey a school or hall near Newnham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you cover Newnham?
Yes. We cover Newnham and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site