Medway · England
Asbestos Survey in Upper Upnor
Asbestos survey in Upper Upnor, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in Upper Upnor
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Asbestos survey near Upper Upnor
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in Upper Upnor. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Common materials are water tanks, garage roofs and soffits, and people typically contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Around a village like Upper Upnor, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Across London and the South East
- Practical recommendations
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in Upper Upnor
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Community buildings and halls
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
If you let flats or houses near Strood station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you’ll receive in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Upper Upnor buildings and asbestos surveys
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For surveys in Upper Upnor, tell us about parking and access. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For a school like Wainscott Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Halls and leisure centres near Upper Upnor fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
We cover surveys across ME2. Whether your property is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, 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 survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Going forward:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Upper Upnor: your questions answered
Do you work near Strood station?
Yes. Strood station is about 1.2 miles south-west of Upper Upnor, and we cover both.
How far is Upper Upnor from London?
We cover Upper Upnor, about 27 miles from central London.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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
- 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