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Asbestos Survey in Sandwich
Asbestos survey across Sandwich and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Sandwich
Asbestos survey near Sandwich
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Sandwich, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Common materials are water tanks, textured ceilings and garage roofs, and typical jobs are planned refurbishment work and checks on rental property.
In Sandwich, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Sandwich (CT13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
After we’ve finished in Sandwich
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Which option is right?
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Every main survey type
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Sandwich, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Sandwich buildings and asbestos surveys
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For surveys in Sandwich, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Sandwich to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For rented homes close to Sandwich station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. A school such as Sandwich Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Sandwich is within about 5 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street. For properties just outside Sandwich, we cover Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Sandwich includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
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Other services in Sandwich
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Send us the address in Sandwich, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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What affects the price in Sandwich
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of survey you need
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Sandwich questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Sandwich?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Is asbestos common in Sandwich homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Sandwich can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you work in Sandwich?
Yes. We cover Sandwich and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site