Kent · England
Asbestos Survey in Shorne
Asbestos survey in Shorne: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey near Shorne
About our asbestos survey in Shorne
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Shorne. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical jobs include workplaces built before 2000 and checks on rental property, involving floor tiles, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels.
Village houses like those in Shorne have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Shorne
Do you cover Shorne and the area around Higham station?
Yes. Higham station is about 1.7 miles north-east of Shorne, and we cover both.
Can you survey a school or hall near Shorne?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Surveys around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. If your survey is in Shorne, let us know about access. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Higham station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Planning work on an older building in Shorne, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
For surveys in DA12, just send the postcode and a few photos. From The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shorne includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
Common reasons for surveys in Shorne
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Community buildings and halls
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Schools such as Shorne Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note