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Asbestos Survey for Finglesham
Buildings in Finglesham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Public and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey for Finglesham
The process
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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About our asbestos survey in Finglesham
Buying an older property in Finglesham? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. People often contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and common parts of flats and HMOs, involving textured ceilings, flues and water tanks.
Around a village like Finglesham, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Finglesham
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
These come up again and again:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
If you let flats or houses near Sandwich station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Surveys around Finglesham
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Properties in Finglesham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Finglesham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you have an older property in Finglesham, near Church of St George or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For a school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 3 miles of Finglesham; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We cover surveys across CT14. Neighbouring places we cover include Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Finglesham include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Finglesham
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Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Duty holders and landlords in Finglesham
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Questions from Finglesham
Could my house in Finglesham contain asbestos?
If your home in Finglesham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near Finglesham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- 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