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Asbestos Survey for Shottenden
Asbestos survey across Shottenden and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos help in Shottenden
Options to consider in Shottenden
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Asbestos survey near Shottenden
Buying an older property in Shottenden? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Typical jobs include the communal parts of blocks of flats and workplaces built before 2000, including water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
In a village like Shottenden, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Shottenden (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Shottenden as part of Kent, for surveys of every size. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shottenden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Shottenden, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in CT4 start with the postcode and some photos. From Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Why people call us in Shottenden
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
If you let flats or houses near Selling station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether extra samples cost more
How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
Get 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 will reply with a quote.
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Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once we’re done:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Shottenden, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Towns and villages near Shottenden
Also in Shottenden
Shottenden: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Shottenden?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site