Kent · England
Asbestos Survey for Sturry
Buildings in Sturry built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos help in Sturry
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Asbestos survey near Sturry
Managing agents and landlords in Sturry use surveys so trades know what to avoid. From common parts of flats and HMOs and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, we cover flues, garage roofs and pipe lagging and more.
Homes in places like Sturry range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Sturry (CT2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
What we deal with in Sturry
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you have an older property in Sturry, near St Nicholas' Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many samples are included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- What the report or result will contain
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Surveys around Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Sturry is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 922 places across Kent.
If you manage lettings around Sturry station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Sturry Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. The sea is within about 5 miles of Sturry; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on High Street, Park View and Link Road, wherever it is in Sturry. Close by, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sturry includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
For businesses and landlords in Sturry
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Options to consider in Sturry
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- The right survey for your plans
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Sturry: your questions answered
Do you work near Sturry station?
Yes. Sturry station is close to the centre of Sturry, and we cover the whole area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Sturry?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s normally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
After we’ve finished in Sturry
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note