Medway · England
Asbestos Surveys in Wigmore, Medway
Asbestos survey across Wigmore and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey for Wigmore
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page and published price ranges.
How asbestos survey works in Wigmore
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Wigmore must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical materials include textured ceilings, boiler cupboard panels and soffits, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and buying a property built before 2000.
In places like Wigmore, surveys normally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Wigmore (ME8)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Wigmore
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 1 mile north-east of Wigmore, and we cover both.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Places near Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Wigmore
If your business premises in Wigmore were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Wigmore buildings and asbestos surveys
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Wigmore has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 68 places across Medway. We work right across the region, from Wigmore to Canterbury (22 miles away).
A school such as Park Wood Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you are a landlord near Rainham (Kent) station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Wigmore is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in ME8 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road. Nearby, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Wigmore
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
What happens next
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey type
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site