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Asbestos Surveys in Wallend, Medway
Asbestos survey in Wallend and across Medway: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Asbestos survey for Wallend properties
About to refurbish in Wallend? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition projects, we cover pipe lagging, water tanks and flues and more.
Rural homes near Wallend have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Wallend (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
Worth knowing before booking:
- Areas we can’t 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
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
Surveys around Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Wallend, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Got an older property in Wallend, close to Church of St James or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For a school like St James Church of England Primary Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Anywhere in ME3, we can help with an asbestos survey. You will find Wallend on the B2001, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Wallend, we cover Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Wallend include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How big the building is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Wallend, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Typical surveys in Wallend
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
If you’re a landlord near Sheerness-On-Sea station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
What happens next
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
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Wallend: your questions answered
How far is Wallend from London?
We cover Wallend, about 34 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Wallend 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 Wallend can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
- 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