Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Flemings
Asbestos survey in Flemings, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey in Flemings
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
How asbestos survey works in Flemings
Managing agents and landlords in Flemings use surveys so trades know what to avoid. People often contact us about rented homes between tenancies and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, including flues, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
In a village like Flemings, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Flemings (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
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.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What else we do in Flemings
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Flemings, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How big the building is
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Flemings: your questions answered
Do you work near Sandwich station?
Yes. Sandwich station is about 2.8 miles east of Flemings, and we cover both.
How far is Flemings from London?
Flemings is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Is a survey needed before building work in Flemings?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Surveys around Flemings
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We work across Flemings and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Flemings is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Flemings to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Sandwich station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in Flemings, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
We carry out surveys all over the CT13 postcode area. For properties just outside Flemings, we cover Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Flemings includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Pig Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Options to consider in Flemings
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Every main survey type
- Clear advice on your options
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site