Medway · England
Asbestos Surveys in Scarborough, Medway
Asbestos survey for Scarborough: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey near Scarborough
Asbestos survey for Scarborough properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Scarborough. We often deal with water tanks, flues and garage roofs, and typical jobs are the communal parts of blocks of flats and buying a property built before 2000.
In a village like Scarborough, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Scarborough (ME1)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Typical surveys in Scarborough
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
For rented homes close to Snodland station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The report contents
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether extra samples cost more
After we have finished in Scarborough
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Scarborough
How far is Scarborough from London?
Scarborough is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Scarborough?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Surveying buildings in Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We work across Scarborough and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Scarborough is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Scarborough to London (about 27 miles away).
A school such as Burham Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Got an older property in Scarborough, close to St Mary's Church or further out? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
For surveys in ME1, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane. For properties just outside Scarborough, we cover Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Scarborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- 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 Scarborough
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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How it works
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Options to consider in Scarborough
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear next steps
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note