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Asbestos Survey in Staple
Asbestos survey in Staple and across Kent: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey in Staple
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
Asbestos survey near Staple
For landlords and managing agents in Staple, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. People often contact us about public and community buildings and workplaces built before 2000, including pipe lagging, flues and soffits.
In a village like Staple, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Staple (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Staple
Do you work near Adisham station?
Yes, we cover Staple and the area towards Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
How far is Staple from London?
We cover Staple, about 60 miles from central London.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Staple?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Staple buildings and asbestos surveys
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Staple as part of Kent, for surveys of every size. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you have an older property in Staple, near Church of St James or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
We handle surveys in every part of CT3. Local streets include The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (within half a mile west)
Which option is right?
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. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Practical recommendations
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
More for properties in Staple
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- How much sampling is needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How big the building is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Going forward:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Typical surveys in Staple
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
If you manage lettings around Adisham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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