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Asbestos Survey for Upper Hardres
Need an asbestos survey in Upper Hardres? We cover Upper Hardres and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Community buildings and halls
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Need an asbestos survey in Upper Hardres?
Asbestos surveys in Upper Hardres: local notes
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. In Upper Hardres, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 922 places in Kent.
If you manage lettings around Bekesbourne station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Upper Hardres, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in CT4, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Upper Hardres, we also cover Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Asbestos survey near Upper Hardres
Not every older building in Upper Hardres contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in. From demolition and strip-out and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we cover water tanks, flues and floor tiles.
Village surveys around Upper Hardres can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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After we’ve finished in Upper Hardres
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Where asbestos turns up
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Community buildings and halls
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Planning work on an older building in Upper Hardres, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Which option is right?
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are 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.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The number of materials to sample
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
What happens
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Upper Hardres
Do older homes in Upper Hardres 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 Upper Hardres can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Hardres?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in Upper Hardres?
Yes, we do: our area includes Upper Hardres and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
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.
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Hardres
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Upper Hardres, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in Upper Hardres were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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