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Asbestos Surveys in Curteis' Corner, Kent
Asbestos survey in Curteis' Corner: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Community buildings and halls
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey for Curteis' Corner
Asbestos survey near Curteis' Corner
Any building in Curteis' Corner built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical materials include floor tiles, flues and boiler cupboard panels, and people normally contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and public and community buildings.
Rural homes near Curteis' Corner have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Typical surveys in Curteis' Corner
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
For rented homes close to Headcorn station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What the report or result will contain
- How many samples are included
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
A few practical points:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
Curteis' Corner questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Curteis' Corner?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Curteis' Corner and the area around Headcorn station?
Yes. Headcorn station is about 2.9 miles north of Curteis' Corner, and we cover both.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is a survey needed before building work in Curteis' Corner?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
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.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
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What else we do in Curteis' Corner
Your options compared
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Accredited laboratory results
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear next steps
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Surveys around Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In Curteis' Corner, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
A school such as John Mayne 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. Altering an older house in Curteis' Corner, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Curteis' Corner, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We cover surveys across the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Curteis' Corner, we also cover Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site