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Asbestos Survey for Fordwich
Asbestos survey for properties in Fordwich and Kent: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey for Fordwich
Asbestos survey for Fordwich properties
Not every older building in Fordwich contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. Common materials are floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and planned refurbishment work.
In a village like Fordwich, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Fordwich (CT2)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Once we’re done:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Surveys around Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For surveys in Fordwich, tell us about parking and access. Fordwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
If you are a landlord near Sturry station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. A school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 6 miles of Fordwich; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Wherever your property is in CT2, we can help with an asbestos survey. That could mean a property on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or the roads around them. We also carry out surveys in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Fordwich includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
What we deal with in Fordwich
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
In older properties, we often see:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Public and community buildings
Got an older property in Fordwich, close to Church of St Mary the Virgin or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Fordwich
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
Common questions in Fordwich
Do you cover Fordwich from London?
We cover Fordwich, about 54 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Fordwich have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Places near Fordwich
Also in Fordwich
Materials we deal with
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 turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Fordwich, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site