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Asbestos Surveys in The Brents, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in The Brents may contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
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Asbestos survey in The Brents
Managing agents and landlords in The Brents use surveys so trades know what to avoid. Whether it’s demolition and strip-out and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we cover flues, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings and more.
In a smaller place like The Brents, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, since older garages often have cement roofs. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- The Brents (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from The Brents
Do older homes in The Brents have asbestos?
If your home in The Brents was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is The Brents from London?
The Brents is about 44 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What if my house is newer?
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
The process
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What affects the price in The Brents
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- How many outbuildings are included
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Asbestos surveys in The Brents: local notes
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in The Brents contact us for surveys. The Brents is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from The Brents to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If you have an older property in The Brents, near Faversham Parish Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For a school like Davington Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and your survey can be anywhere in it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane, wherever it is in The Brents. If your property is just outside The Brents, we also cover Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Brents include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brents Tavern (under half a mile north-west)
Which option is right?
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Each material’s condition recorded
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What we deal with in The Brents
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
These come up again and again:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
For rented homes close to Faversham station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
Afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Some practical advice:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in The Brents
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Other services in The Brents
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site