Medway · England
Asbestos Surveys in Walderslade, Medway
Found something that might be asbestos in Walderslade? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Public and community buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey near Walderslade
FAQs for Walderslade
Do you cover Walderslade and the area around Chatham station?
Yes, we cover Walderslade and the area towards Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north.
Do you cover Walderslade from London?
Walderslade is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Asbestos survey for Walderslade properties
Any building in Walderslade built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. We often deal with floor tiles, garage roofs and water tanks, and typical jobs are purchases of older homes and buildings and planned refurbishment work.
A survey in Walderslade typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Walderslade (ME5)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- Community buildings and halls
Non-domestic buildings, Tunbury Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Asbestos surveys in Walderslade: local notes
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Walderslade is within our Medway area, whatever the size of the job. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For rented homes close to Chatham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in Walderslade, near St William's Church or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Walderslade is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in ME5, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Walderslade include the A2045, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Walderslade we cover include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Places near Walderslade
More for properties in Walderslade
- 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