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Asbestos Surveys in Capstone, Medway

Asbestos survey across Capstone, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.

Public and community buildings
Demolition and strip-out
The communal parts of blocks of flats

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Asbestos survey for Capstone

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Asbestos survey in Capstone

Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Capstone must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. People often contact us about shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and pre-purchase checks on older properties, including pipe lagging, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels.

Village houses like those in Capstone have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.

Where: Capstone (ME7)
County: Medway
Service: Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
Paperwork: Written survey report
Quotes: Written quote for your job
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Last updated: 26 October 2026

Loft material being sealed into a sample bag during a survey

Limits to be aware of

So you know what to expect:

The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked

If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.

Common materials

Garage and shed roofs
Floor tiles and adhesive
Roofing felt and bitumen
Pipe lagging
Boiler cupboards and panels
Cement sheets and cladding
Water tanks and flues
Artex and textured coatings
Soffits and porch canopies
Ceiling tiles

Service details

Your options compared

An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

Why us?

Clear notes on any areas not reached
Clear written quotes
Records for your files
Houses, flats and business premises

Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.

Materials, one by one

Roofing felt and bitumen

Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally bound in the bitumen.

Insulating board

It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.

What it costs

The cost depends on:

How much there is
How many different materials need sampling
Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The survey type

We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.

Helping us quote

To help us quote quickly, send:

Damaged areas
Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
An overall view
Street parking nearby

Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.

Can I do it myself?

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.

A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.

Asbestos surveys in Capstone: local notes

Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Capstone is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.

Altering an older house in Capstone, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, Hempstead Infant School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Capstone, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.

We carry out surveys all over the ME7 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).

Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Capstone include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.

Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
Pubs nearby include The Star pub (1 mile north)
Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)

Map of Capstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

After the job

If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.

After we’ve finished:

Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Survey first, then book the trades
Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches

Don’ts

If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.

Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.

Duty holders and landlords in Capstone

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.

If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Capstone, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.

How we work

The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.

Get in touch with the address and your plans
We recommend the right type of survey
We carry out the survey on site
Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
The report sets out what was found and what to do next

Preparing for the visit

Dig out previous surveys
Let us know if something’s broken
Tell us about parking and access

Getting a price

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Ask for a quote

FAQs for Capstone

Do you cover Capstone and the area around Gillingham (Kent) station?

Yes, we cover Capstone and the area towards Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2 miles north.

How far is Capstone from London?

Capstone is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.

Do I get anything in writing afterwards?

It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.

Do you give written quotes?

Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.

Does a survey leave holes?

Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.

Can you help with a shop or office?

Yes. Send us the details of the premises.

Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?

Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.