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Asbestos Surveys in Northdown, Kent
Asbestos survey for properties in Northdown and Kent: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition projects
Asbestos help in Northdown
Asbestos survey in Northdown
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Northdown, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. From buying a property built before 2000 and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and pipe lagging and more.
A survey in Northdown typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Northdown (CT9, CT10)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Northdown
Can you survey a school or hall near Northdown?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Northdown and the area around Broadstairs station?
Yes. Broadstairs station is about 1.8 miles south of Northdown, and we cover both.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
In older properties, we often see:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you have an older property in Northdown, near St Philip or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
Asbestos surveys in Northdown: local notes
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Northdown contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Northdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Broadstairs station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Palm Bay Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. The sea is within about 2 miles of Northdown, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of Kent takes in CT9 and CT10, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane. Close by, we cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
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 to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Northdown
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Northdown, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Northdown, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The process
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Northdown
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Places near Northdown
Other services in Northdown
Options to consider in Northdown
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Clear next steps
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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