Medway · England
Asbestos Survey in Upper Bush
Buildings in Upper Bush built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos help in Upper Bush
Surveying buildings in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Bush has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Upper Bush is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If you have an older property in Upper Bush, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as Cuxton Community Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
We handle surveys in every part of ME2. For properties just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Bush include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
Asbestos survey in Upper Bush
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in Upper Bush. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. People often contact us about rented homes between tenancies and shops, offices and industrial units, involving water tanks, floor tiles and garage roofs.
Around a village like Upper Bush, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
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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. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
What affects the price in Upper Bush
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The number of materials to sample
- What the material is and its state
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Once we’re done:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? 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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Every main survey type
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Upper Bush were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Why people call us in Upper Bush
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Typical jobs in Upper Bush include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
If you’re a landlord near Cuxton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive in writing
Questions from Upper Bush
Do you work near Cuxton station?
Yes. Cuxton station is about 1.2 miles east of Upper Bush, and we cover both.
Could my house in Upper Bush contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Is a survey needed before building work in Upper Bush?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site