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Asbestos Survey for Sheldwich
Asbestos survey in Sheldwich: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Sheldwich
Asbestos survey near Sheldwich
If you are buying a home or building in Sheldwich from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. People often contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and pre-purchase checks on older properties, including flues, garage roofs and pipe lagging.
Around a village like Sheldwich, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Recommendations in plain English
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Sheldwich
Do you work near Selling station?
Yes. Selling station is about 2.6 miles east of Sheldwich, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you cover Sheldwich?
Yes, Sheldwich is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
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How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for surveys in Sheldwich
The danger typically comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
In older properties, we often see:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
If you let flats or houses near Selling station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Surveys around Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Sheldwich is within our Kent area, for surveys of every size. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you have an older property in Sheldwich, near Church of St James or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Schools such as Sheldwich Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. Whether your property is on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Sheldwich, we also cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Duty holders and landlords in Sheldwich
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note