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Asbestos Survey in Manston
Asbestos survey in Manston: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
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Asbestos survey in Manston
The point of a survey is more than a list. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with. From surveys requested by builders before work and shops, offices and industrial units, we cover pipe lagging, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels.
Rural homes near Manston have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Manston (CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Surveys around Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Manston is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Manston to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Manston, whether near St. Catherine's Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Non-domestic buildings, Newington Community Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Manston is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in CT12 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road, wherever it is in Manston. For properties just outside Manston, we cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Manston include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
For businesses and landlords in Manston
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before you book builders
Don’ts
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Step by step
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Common questions in Manston
Could my house in Manston contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Manston?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Where asbestos turns up
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
In older properties, we often see:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
For rented homes close to Thanet Parkway station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- VAT, clearly stated
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- 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 in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Manston
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site