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Asbestos Surveys in Denton, Kent
Asbestos survey in Denton, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos help in Denton
Asbestos survey for Denton properties
Our surveys in Denton cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Whether it’s demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and workplaces built before 2000, we deal with garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
Village properties around Denton often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Denton (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- 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
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- How much sampling is needed
- How big the building is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Options to consider in Denton
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Common questions in Denton
Do you cover Denton from London?
We cover Denton, about 59 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Denton have asbestos?
Any home in Denton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
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After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Common reasons for surveys in Denton
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
These come up again and again:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Public and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you have an older property in Denton, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- How many samples are included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Surveying buildings in Denton
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Denton contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Denton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Denton to Canterbury (8 miles away).
For rented homes close to Shepherds Well station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Denton is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street and Canterbury Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
The countryside around Denton includes Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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