Kent · England
Asbestos Survey in Old Tree
Looking for an asbestos survey in Old Tree? We work across Old Tree and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Get a quote for Old Tree
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- 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
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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How asbestos survey works in Old Tree
The type of survey you need in Old Tree depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll recommend the right one. We often deal with flues, water tanks and pipe lagging, and people normally contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and common parts of flats and HMOs.
Village surveys around Old Tree can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Old Tree (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Old Tree
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Schools such as Hoath 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
FAQs for Old Tree
Could my house in Old Tree contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Old Tree?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Options to consider in Old Tree
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
After the job
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Survey first, then book the trades
Things not to do
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Towns and villages near Old Tree
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What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of material and its condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Surveys around Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Properties in Old Tree range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Tree to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Herne Bay station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in Old Tree, near Church of the Holy Cross or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across the CT3 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Old Tree include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site