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Asbestos Survey in Swattenden
Asbestos survey in Swattenden: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos survey for Swattenden
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Asbestos survey in Swattenden
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Swattenden, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Typical materials include flues, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and people generally contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and community buildings and halls.
Village surveys around Swattenden can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common questions in Swattenden
Do you cover small places like Swattenden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Swattenden?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Swattenden?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
Places near Swattenden
What else we do in Swattenden
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look.
These are some of the things we deal with in Swattenden:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Altering an older house in Swattenden, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Areas included and excluded
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What happens next
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
A few practical points:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Surveying buildings in Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Swattenden, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from Swattenden to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Schools such as Cranbrook School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Swattenden is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in TN17 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Swattenden, we also cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Choosing the right option
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Reports and results you can share
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note