Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Rabbit's Cross
Any pre-2000 building in Rabbit's Cross may contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Rabbit's Cross
Asbestos survey near Rabbit's Cross
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Rabbit's Cross, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical jobs include demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and common parts of flats and HMOs, involving soffits, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Rabbit's Cross often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Rabbit's Cross (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
These are some of the things we deal with in Rabbit's Cross:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
If you manage lettings around Staplehurst station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Weighing up your options
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Places near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
- How many different materials need sampling
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
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.
Common questions in Rabbit's Cross
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
Rabbit's Cross is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Rabbit's Cross and the area around Staplehurst station?
Yes. Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles south of Rabbit's Cross, and we cover both.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a survey needed before building work in Rabbit's Cross?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
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.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Rabbit's Cross buildings and asbestos surveys
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For surveys in Rabbit's Cross, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Rabbit's Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. If your property is just outside Rabbit's Cross, we also cover Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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