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Asbestos Surveys in Sholden, Kent
Need an asbestos survey in Sholden? We work across Sholden and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Public and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Sholden
Asbestos survey near Sholden
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. People often contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, including flues, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels.
Around a village like Sholden, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Sholden (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Sholden
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That is why so many buildings in Kent can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
Schools such as Sholden Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Common questions in Sholden
Do you come out to small villages like Sholden?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Sholden have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Sholden may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Your options compared
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you’re comparing like with like. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Places near Sholden
More for properties in Sholden
After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Asbestos surveys in Sholden: local notes
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. For surveys in Sholden, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you’re a landlord near Deal station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Got an older property in Sholden, close to Church of St Nicholas or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. The sea is within about 2 miles of Sholden, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in CT14 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove. For properties just outside Sholden, we cover Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Sholden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- 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
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Read more
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site