Kent · England
Asbestos Surveys in Appledore, Kent
Asbestos survey in Appledore: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Public and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos help in Appledore
How asbestos survey works in Appledore
About to refurbish in Appledore? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. We often deal with water tanks, textured ceilings and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and surveys requested by builders before work.
Village houses like those in Appledore have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Appledore (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
Surveying buildings in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If your survey is in Appledore, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Appledore, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Appledore, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We cover surveys across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with surveys on streets such as The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Appledore. For properties just outside Appledore, we cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Appledore
Do older homes in Appledore 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 Appledore can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Appledore?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
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.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Places near Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
Typical surveys in Appledore
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
If you let flats or houses near Appledore (Kent) station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Appledore, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How it works
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note