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Asbestos Surveys in Martin, Kent
Asbestos survey in Martin: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey for Martin
How asbestos survey works in Martin
Not every older building in Martin contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. Typical jobs include demolition projects and surveys requested by builders before work, including garage roofs, soffits and pipe lagging.
In a village like Martin, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Martin: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Martin homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Martin from London?
Martin is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Martin?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Martin, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you run a business from older premises in Martin, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Martin buildings and asbestos surveys
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Martin, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Martin to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Got an older property in Martin, close to Church of St Augustine or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you’re a landlord near Martin Mill station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. The sea is within about 4 miles of Martin; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in CT15, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Martin. Close by, we cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
How we work
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear next steps
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Martin
What we deal with in Martin
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition and strip-out
Non-domestic buildings, Langdon Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
Afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
The scope of an asbestos survey
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note