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Asbestos Surveys in Cheriton, Kent
Asbestos survey across Cheriton and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Need an asbestos survey in Cheriton?
How asbestos survey works in Cheriton
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Cheriton, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and flues and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Cheriton range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
For a quote, 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.
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How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Choosing the right option
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
FAQs for Cheriton
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Is asbestos common in Cheriton homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Cheriton can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do you work in Cheriton?
Yes. We cover Cheriton and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Afterwards
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.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Common reasons for surveys in Cheriton
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
In older properties, we often see:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
A school such as All Soul's Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Cheriton
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Cheriton buildings and asbestos surveys
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Cheriton, tell us the postcode and what you need. Cheriton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are a landlord near Folkestone West station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Planning work on an older building in Cheriton, whether near Church of All Souls or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Cheriton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Cheriton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We handle surveys in every part of the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Cheriton is on the M20, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Cheriton we cover include Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pent Valley Technology College (within half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Lion pub (under half a mile west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site