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Asbestos removal and surveys in CT16
Planning work on an older property in CT16? We cover Whitfield, Charlton-in-Dover and Kearsney and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in CT16
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- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
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About asbestos survey in CT16
Managing agents and landlords in CT16 use surveys so trades know what to avoid. People often contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and shops, offices and industrial units, including pipe lagging, soffits and garage roofs.
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Pricing in CT16
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landmarks near Whitfield
Jobs here are often close to St Edmund's Catholic School, Whitfield Aspen School and Church of St Peter, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include Dover Western Heights.
CT16: surveys for every kind of building
Surveys across CT16 are for homes before renovation, rented property, workplaces and buildings due for demolition, from Dover, Tower Hamlets and Whitfield to small villages. Around 8 places in CT16 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Whitfield: Schools such as Whitfield Aspen School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Planning work on an older building in Whitfield, whether near Church of St Peter or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Where asbestos turns up
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in CT16 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
CT16 questions
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Do you cover CT16?
Yes. We cover CT16 and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site