Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Oad Street
Need an asbestos survey in Oad Street? We work across Oad Street and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey in Oad Street
Asbestos surveys in Oad Street: local notes
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Oad Street, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Oad Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Schools such as Borden Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you are a landlord near Newington station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Other places close to Oad Street we cover include Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oad Street include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (less than half a mile east)
About our asbestos survey in Oad Street
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Oad Street, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Whether it’s public and community buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we cover water tanks, garage roofs and textured ceilings and more.
Around a village like Oad Street, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Oad Street (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Oad Street
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Places near Oad Street
Options to consider in Oad Street
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Oad Street
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition assessed for every material
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Oad Street
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Oad Street: your questions answered
Can you survey a school or hall near Oad Street?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you come out to small villages like Oad Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Altering an older house in Oad Street, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How many samples are included
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- How much sampling is needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
After we’ve finished in Oad Street
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
To avoid problems in future:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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