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Asbestos Survey for Ulcombe
Need an asbestos survey in Ulcombe? We work across Ulcombe and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey near Ulcombe
Asbestos survey in Ulcombe
The type of survey you need in Ulcombe depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll recommend the right one. People often contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, involving floor tiles, garage roofs and pipe lagging.
Around a village like Ulcombe, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Common questions in Ulcombe
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Ulcombe?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do older homes in Ulcombe have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ulcombe can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not generally sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What we deal with in Ulcombe
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
These are some of the things we deal with in Ulcombe:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Public and community buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
A school such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What the report or result will contain
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Surveying buildings in Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For surveys in Ulcombe, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Ulcombe to Canterbury (19 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Harrietsham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Got an older property in Ulcombe, close to All Saints Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in ME17 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Ulcombe, we cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow Public House (less than half a mile south)
The scope of an asbestos survey
Worth knowing before booking:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
Other services in Ulcombe
Your options compared
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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Ulcombe
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Our team uses the right protective equipment, 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site