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Asbestos Surveys in Arpinge, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Arpinge may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey near Arpinge
FAQs for Arpinge
Do you cover Arpinge from London?
Arpinge is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near Arpinge?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
About our asbestos survey in Arpinge
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in Arpinge. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. From demolition projects and buying a property built before 2000, we cover soffits, floor tiles and water tanks.
Around a village like Arpinge, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Arpinge (CT18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. We work across Arpinge and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Arpinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Arpinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Arpinge, whether near St Oswald's Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For a school like Harcourt Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Arpinge is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. Other places close to Arpinge we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical surveys in Arpinge
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Public and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
For rented homes close to Folkestone West station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Areas included and excluded
Options to consider in Arpinge
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Duty holders and landlords in Arpinge
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Keeping things safe:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
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More for properties in Arpinge
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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