Kent · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in CT12
We cover every part of the CT12 postcode district, which takes in Newington, Northwood and Cliffs End. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Places in CT12
- Newington
- Northwood
- Cliffs End
- Minster
- Manston
- Monkton
- Hoo
- Haine
- Way
- Mount Pleasant
- Sevenscore
- Ebbsfleet
- Ramsgate
- Broadstairs
- St Lawrence
- Upton
- Chilton
- Pegwell
Services in CT12
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
About asbestos testing in CT12
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in CT12 you’re not sure about, testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. We often deal with soffit boards, garage roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are porch canopies and answers trades need before starting.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
What it costs in CT12
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in CT12
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Houses, flats and business premises
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Local landmarks in Newington
Our work in Newington takes us near St Christopher's Church, The Royal Harbour Academy and St George's Boys School and the streets around them. You will also find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east) and Ramsgate Arts Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Newington is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Asbestos testing across CT12
From Ramsgate, Broadstairs and St Lawrence to 11 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across CT12. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common. Around 18 places in CT12 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Newington: At a school like Ramsgate Arts Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Ramsgate station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Debris found after DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Looking after things afterwards
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many outbuildings are included
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The number of samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Questions from CT12
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Do you work in CT12?
Yes, CT12 is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site