Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for The Valley
Need an asbestos survey in The Valley? We work across The Valley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in The Valley
Common questions in The Valley
Do you cover The Valley from London?
We cover The Valley, about 42 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like The Valley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work in The Valley?
Yes, The Valley is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: 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.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Asbestos survey for The Valley properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in The Valley, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical jobs include buying a property built before 2000 and checks on rental property, including floor tiles, flues and soffits.
Village properties around The Valley often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- The Valley (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
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.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Material and condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Towns and villages near The Valley
Common reasons for surveys in The Valley
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Typical jobs in The Valley include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition projects
For rented homes close to Charing station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Surveying buildings in The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. In The Valley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from The Valley to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Altering an older house in The Valley, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. The Valley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. Neighbouring places we cover include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Book the survey before you book builders
What to avoid
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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