Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Hales Place
Worried about asbestos in Hales Place? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition projects
Asbestos help in Hales Place
How asbestos survey works in Hales Place
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Hales Place. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. From surveys requested by builders before work and schools, halls and community buildings, we cover floor tiles, garage roofs and textured ceilings.
Hales Place has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Hales Place
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
Non-domestic buildings, St Stephen's Junior School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. 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.
What you get
- Recommendations in plain English
- Condition assessed for every material
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we quote or our cost guide.
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally bound in the bitumen.
Places near Hales Place
Also in Hales Place
Common questions in Hales Place
Do you cover Hales Place and the area around Canterbury West station?
Yes. Canterbury West station is about 0.8 miles south of Hales Place, and we cover both.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hales Place?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you cover Hales Place?
Yes, Hales Place is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Asbestos surveys in Hales Place: local notes
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Properties in Hales Place range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Hales Place is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If you have an older property in Hales Place, near Church of St Stephen or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. For rented homes close to Canterbury West station, share asbestos information with trades before work. The sea is within about 6 miles of Hales Place; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in CT2 and CT1. That could mean a property on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Hales Place we cover include Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Hales Place includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Archbishop's School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Churches close by include St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (under half a mile south)
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- 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 will not do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
Responsibilities for owners
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.
If your business premises in Hales Place were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site