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Asbestos Surveys in Satmar, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Satmar may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Satmar
Asbestos survey in Satmar
If a building in Satmar dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. We often deal with garage roofs, floor tiles and water tanks, and typical jobs are demolition projects and purchases of older homes and buildings.
Rural homes near Satmar have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Satmar (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Towns and villages near Satmar
Other services in Satmar
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
- Workplaces built before 2000
For rented homes close to Folkestone Central station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
How it works
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Satmar
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Book the survey before booking builders
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Surveys around Satmar
Satmar is about 3 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Satmar as part of Kent, for surveys of every size. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Satmar to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Capel-le-Ferne Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you have an older property in Satmar, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Satmar, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common. Satmar is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Anywhere in CT18, we can help with an asbestos survey. If your property is just outside Satmar, we also cover Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east) and South Alkham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (2.8 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
FAQs for Satmar
Do you cover small places like Satmar?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Folkestone Central station?
Yes. Folkestone Central station is about 3 miles south-west of Satmar, and we cover both.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site