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Asbestos Surveys in Sutton Valence, Kent
Buildings in Sutton Valence built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Workplaces built before 2000
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Surveys around Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Sutton Valence, just send the postcode. Sutton Valence is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Sutton Valence to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Schools such as Sutton Valence Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. For rented homes close to Staplehurst station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Sutton Valence is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in ME17, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Lower Road and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Warmlake (1 mile north), Five Wents (1 mile north), Chart Sutton (1 mile north-west), Langley Heath (2 miles north) and Langley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sutton Valence Castle (under half a mile east).
- Local pubs include Clothworkers Arms (within half a mile west)
Asbestos survey near Sutton Valence
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Sutton Valence. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and garage roofs, and people typically contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and shops, offices and industrial units.
Village surveys around Sutton Valence can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Sutton Valence (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look.
These come up again and again:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Got an older property in Sutton Valence, close to Church of St Mary or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive in writing
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Sutton Valence
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- Each material’s condition recorded
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Sutton Valence
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
FAQs for Sutton Valence
Do you cover Sutton Valence from London?
Sutton Valence is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site