Kent · England
Asbestos Survey in Thong
Asbestos survey across Thong and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey in Thong
Asbestos surveys in Thong: local notes
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. In Thong, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Thong to London (22 miles away).
Got an older property in Thong, close to Church of St Peter and St Paul or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For a school like Riverview Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
We cover surveys across DA12 and the streets around it. Other places close to Thong we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Thong include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
How asbestos survey works in Thong
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Thong, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. We often deal with floor tiles, soffits and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are schools, halls and community buildings and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report.
Village houses like those in Thong have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Thong (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- The survey type
- How many outbuildings are included
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we have finished:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Duty holders and landlords in Thong
If you manage or own a block in Thong, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Thong must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
The scope of an asbestos survey
To be clear about the scope:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
Thong questions
Do you cover Thong and the area around Sole Street station?
Yes, we cover Thong and the area towards Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
How far is Thong from London?
Thong is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
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.
Which option is right?
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note