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Asbestos removal and surveys in CT1
Planning work on an older property in CT1? We cover Canterbury, Wincheap and Thanington and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in CT1
Places in CT1
Our services across CT1
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Our asbestos removal in CT1
Found asbestos during building work in CT1? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Typical materials include cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and old sheds and coal bunkers.
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Prices in CT1
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
How to get a quote
Send us the address in CT1, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What’s near Canterbury
We cover homes and workplaces around The Old Buttermarket pub, Barton Court Grammar School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Other local landmarks include Bus Company Island (less than half a mile north), Church of St Margaret (under half a mile south-west), Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (under half a mile west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Canterbury: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Asbestos removal across CT1
Common removal jobs in CT1 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Canterbury: In older buildings across Canterbury, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. For rentals close to Canterbury East station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Late-December sunset in Canterbury is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common reasons for removal jobs in CT1
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These are some of the things we deal with in CT1:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris left from a previous job
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in CT1 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
FAQs for CT1
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can normally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Do you work in CT1?
Yes, we do: CT1 is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
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. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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