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Asbestos Surveys in Drellingore, Kent
Asbestos survey in Drellingore and across Kent: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Need an asbestos survey in Drellingore?
How asbestos survey works in Drellingore
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Drellingore. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. People often contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and rented homes between tenancies, including soffits, water tanks and floor tiles.
Rural homes near Drellingore have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Some practical advice:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Why people call us in Drellingore
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
For rented homes close to Folkestone Central station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What affects the price in Drellingore
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Travel and parking
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Surveys around Drellingore
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. If your survey is in Drellingore, let us know about access. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Drellingore to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Drellingore, whether near Church of St Michael or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Drellingore is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Drellingore is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Wherever your property is in CT18 and CT15, we can help with an asbestos survey. We also carry out surveys in South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
The process
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- 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 isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Practical recommendations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Drellingore must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it might be made of
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Drellingore questions
Do you cover small places like Drellingore?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Drellingore?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
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DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note