Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Sandway
Looking for an asbestos survey in Sandway? We cover Sandway and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos help in Sandway
About our asbestos survey in Sandway
Buying an older property in Sandway? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. From planned refurbishment work and rented homes between tenancies, we deal with textured ceilings, water tanks and pipe lagging and more.
Village properties around Sandway often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Sandway (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Keeping things safe:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Condition assessed for every material
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What we deal with in Sandway
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Kent can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you have an older property in Sandway, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
Towns and villages near Sandway
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Sandway, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
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.
What affects the price in Sandway
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size and age of the building
- Parking and access charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Sandway, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Surveys around Sandway
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Sandway is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For a school like Platts Heath Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you are a landlord near Lenham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Sandway is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in ME17, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Sandway we cover include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Schools near Sandway include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Sandway
Can you survey a school or hall near Sandway?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover small places like Sandway?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you cover Sandway?
Yes, we do: our area includes Sandway and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site