Kent · England
Asbestos Surveys in Oare, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Oare? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Demolition projects
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
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Asbestos survey near Oare
Planning building work in Oare? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and flues, and people typically contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and rented homes between tenancies.
Rural homes near Oare have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Oare (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What we do and don’t cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Oare
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Which option is right?
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. 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.
Why us?
- Clear next steps
- The right survey for your plans
- Condition assessed for every material
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Altering an older house in Oare, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Surveying buildings in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Oare is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Oare to Canterbury (9 miles away).
A school such as Davington Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you let flats or houses near Faversham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
For surveys in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. From The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out surveys in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (less than half a mile south)
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How many outbuildings are included
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Oare
Could my house in Oare contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Oare?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not normally sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
After we’ve finished in Oare
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What else we do in Oare
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site