Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Flete
Asbestos survey in Flete: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey near Flete
Surveys around Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Flete contact us for surveys. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Got an older property in Flete, close to St. Catherine's Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 3 miles of Flete; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in CT9, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
A little further out are Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
Asbestos survey for Flete properties
The type of survey you need in Flete depends on what happens next: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We will match the survey to the plan. Typical jobs include pre-work surveys for trades and shops, offices and industrial units, involving flues, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Flete often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Weighing up your options
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. 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 choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Every main survey type
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The building’s size and layout
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Typical surveys in Flete
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Kent can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
If you manage lettings around Margate station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before booking anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
More for properties in Flete
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Step by step
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Flete
How far is Flete from London?
Flete is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Flete and the area around Margate station?
Yes, we cover Flete and the area towards Margate station, about 1.5 miles north.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Flete?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site