Medway · England
Asbestos Surveys in North Street, Medway
Found something that might be asbestos in North Street? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near North Street
Looking after things afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
A few practical points:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
How asbestos survey works in North Street
Any building in North Street built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and the communal parts of blocks of flats, involving water tanks, garage roofs and soffits.
In a village like North Street, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- North Street (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Typical surveys in North Street
The danger normally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you manage lettings around Gillingham (Kent) station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What you will receive in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
North Street buildings and asbestos surveys
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We work across North Street and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Got an older property in North Street, close to Church of St Peter and St Paul or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
The scope of an asbestos survey
To be clear about the scope:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in North Street, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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North Street questions
Do you cover North Street from London?
North Street is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in North Street contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in North Street can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s normally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you work in North Street?
Yes, we do: North Street is within the area we cover in Medway. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in North Street were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site