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Asbestos Surveys in Shatterling, Kent
Asbestos survey for properties in Shatterling and Kent: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition projects
Asbestos help in Shatterling
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
About our asbestos survey in Shatterling
If a building in Shatterling dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include community buildings and halls and checks on rental property, involving flues, floor tiles and water tanks.
Rural homes near Shatterling have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The type of survey you need
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in Shatterling
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Got an older property in Shatterling, close to St Mary's Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many samples are included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Keeping things safe:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Shatterling were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common questions in Shatterling
Do you cover Shatterling and the area around Adisham station?
Yes. Adisham station is about 3 miles south-west of Shatterling, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Shatterling?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What else we do in Shatterling
Surveying buildings in Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shatterling has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Adisham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. A school such as Wingham Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Wherever your property is in CT3, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also carry out surveys in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note