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Asbestos Surveys in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Asbestos survey for properties in Hunters Forstal and Kent: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Demolition projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Hunters Forstal
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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 day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos survey for Hunters Forstal properties
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, whichever fits your plans in Hunters Forstal. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Whether it’s checks on rental property and workplaces built before 2000, we deal with flues, pipe lagging and textured ceilings and more.
Village houses like those in Hunters Forstal have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Towns and villages near Hunters Forstal
What else we do in Hunters Forstal
Common reasons for surveys in Hunters Forstal
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition projects
For rented homes close to Herne Bay station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- How many samples are included
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Questions from Hunters Forstal
Do older homes in Hunters Forstal have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hunters Forstal?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Hunters Forstal buildings and asbestos surveys
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hunters Forstal is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Schools such as Herne Church of England Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you have an older property in Hunters Forstal, near Church of St Bartholomew or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. The sea is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
For surveys in CT6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site