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Asbestos Surveys in Teston, Kent
Asbestos survey in Teston, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition projects
- Planned refurbishment work
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Asbestos survey for Teston properties
If you are buying a home or building in Teston from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, which helps you plan and budget for any work. People often contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and purchases of older homes and buildings, including boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and flues.
In a village like Teston, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Teston (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Planned refurbishment work
- Workplaces built before 2000
If you manage lettings around Wateringbury station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether extra samples cost more
What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Going forward:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Your options compared
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Teston
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear next steps
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
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. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
FAQs for Teston
Do you cover Teston and the area around Wateringbury station?
Yes. Wateringbury station is about 0.9 miles south-west of Teston, and we cover both.
Can you survey a school or hall near Teston?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you work in Teston?
We do: our area includes Teston and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Surveys around Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Teston and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
A school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Got an older property in Teston, close to Church of St Peter and St Paul or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Wherever your property is in ME18, an asbestos survey is available. Your property could be on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Teston. If your property is just outside Teston, we also cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note