Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Old Hawkinge
Asbestos survey in Old Hawkinge and across Kent: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey near Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge buildings and asbestos surveys
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Properties in Old Hawkinge range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Hawkinge Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in Old Hawkinge, close to Church of St Michael or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Old Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in CT18 start with the postcode and some photos. From Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Old Hawkinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
About our asbestos survey in Old Hawkinge
Managing agents and landlords in Old Hawkinge use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. We often deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and soffits, and people normally contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
Around a village like Old Hawkinge, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Also in Old Hawkinge
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Where asbestos turns up
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition projects
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you let flats or houses near Folkestone Central station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
FAQs for Old Hawkinge
Do you cover Old Hawkinge and the area around Folkestone Central station?
Yes. Folkestone Central station is about 2.3 miles south of Old Hawkinge, and we cover both.
Do you cover Old Hawkinge from London?
We cover Old Hawkinge, about 61 miles from central London.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site