Kent · England
Asbestos Surveys in Kingsdown, Kent
Buildings in Kingsdown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Community buildings and halls
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Need an asbestos survey in Kingsdown?
Asbestos surveys in Kingsdown: local notes
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. For surveys in Kingsdown, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Kingsdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Kingsdown to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Got an older property in Kingsdown, close to St. John the Evangelist or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you manage lettings around Walmer station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. The sea is within about 3 miles of Kingsdown, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of Kent takes in CT14. That could mean a property on King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise or the roads around them. We also carry out surveys in Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Schools near Kingsdown include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Asbestos survey near Kingsdown
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Kingsdown must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is usually the starting point. Typical jobs include contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and community buildings and halls, involving textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs.
In areas like Kingsdown, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Kingsdown (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Kingsdown
Other services in Kingsdown
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Kingsdown must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Step by step
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 recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Questions from Kingsdown
Do you cover Kingsdown and the area around Walmer station?
Yes. Walmer station is about 1.3 miles north-west of Kingsdown, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Kingsdown homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kingsdown can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Common reasons for surveys in Kingsdown
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Non-domestic buildings, Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site