Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Skeete
Looking for an asbestos survey in Skeete? We cover Skeete and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey near Skeete
How asbestos survey works in Skeete
Our surveys in Skeete cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. We often deal with pipe lagging, textured ceilings and water tanks, and people generally contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and planned refurbishment work.
Village houses like those in Skeete have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Skeete (CT18)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Skeete buildings and asbestos surveys
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. For surveys in Skeete, tell us about parking and access. Skeete is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Skeete to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Stowting Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Skeete, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey. The sea is within about 5 miles of Skeete; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Questions from Skeete
Do you work near Westenhanger station?
Yes. Westenhanger station is about 2.5 miles south-west of Skeete, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
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.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
For businesses and landlords in Skeete
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Skeete, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
- The building’s size and layout
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once we’re done:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Options to consider in Skeete
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What else we do in Skeete
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site