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Asbestos Survey in Swanscombe
Asbestos survey in Swanscombe and across Kent: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos help in Swanscombe
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
About our asbestos survey in Swanscombe
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Swanscombe, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. From contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and shops, offices and industrial units, we cover water tanks, soffits and boiler cupboard panels.
A survey in Swanscombe typically covers the house and its outbuildings, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Swanscombe (DA9, DA10)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Swanscombe
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Surveying buildings in Swanscombe
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Swanscombe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Swanscombe to London (about 17 miles away).
A school such as Knockhall Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts. For rented homes close to Greenhithe for Bluewater station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Anywhere in DA9 and DA10, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on London Road, Craylands Square and High Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Swanscombe. Being close to the A206 and A226, Swanscombe is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Swanscombe, we also cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
A little further out are Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
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. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Duty holders and landlords in Swanscombe
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Swanscombe were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
After we have finished in Swanscombe
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Swanscombe: your questions answered
Do you cover Swanscombe from London?
Swanscombe is about 17 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Swanscombe contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Swanscombe can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site