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Asbestos Surveys in Garlinge, Kent
Asbestos survey in Garlinge: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Garlinge
Surveys around Garlinge
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. We cover Garlinge as part of Kent, for surveys of every size. We work in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A school such as Garlinge Primary School and Nursery counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Public buildings around Garlinge, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. The sea is within about 2 miles of Garlinge; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the CT9 and CT8 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out surveys in Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Margate West (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Garlinge include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Garlinge include Hartsdown Academy (0.5 miles east)
Asbestos survey for Garlinge properties
Not every older building in Garlinge contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. From community buildings and halls and demolition projects, we deal with garage roofs, flues and water tanks and more.
Garlinge has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Garlinge (CT9, CT8)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Options to consider in Garlinge
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once we are done:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
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.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Common questions in Garlinge
Can you survey a school or hall near Garlinge?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos common in Garlinge homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Garlinge may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- 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
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site