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Asbestos Survey in Godinton
Found something that might be asbestos in Godinton? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If your business premises in Godinton were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
About our asbestos survey in Godinton
Buying an older property in Godinton? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Typical jobs include pre-purchase checks on older properties and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, including water tanks, soffits and textured ceilings.
A survey in Godinton typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Godinton (TN23, TN25, TN24)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote and the cost guide.
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Going forward:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Asbestos surveys in Godinton: local notes
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Godinton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Godinton to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Ashford International station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Schools such as Godinton Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Godinton, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the TN23, TN25 and TN24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Godinton we cover include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Godinton includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What we deal with in Godinton
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Kent can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Demolition projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Planning work on an older building in Godinton, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The report contents
- The scope, in writing
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Godinton: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Godinton?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do older homes in Godinton have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site