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Asbestos removal and surveys in CT20
Planning work on an older property in CT20? We cover Folkestone, Sandgate and Cheriton and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in CT20?
Where we work in CT20
Asbestos services in CT20
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Every area we cover
Asbestos testing across CT20
If something has been damaged during work in CT20, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. People often contact us about Artex before downlights or rewiring and one-off checks in rented property, including black adhesive, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets.
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Pricing in CT20
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Every main survey type
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Near you in Folkestone
Jobs here are often close to The Folkestone Academy, United Reformed Church and The Park Inn Hotel and the streets around them. Nearby too are Stella Maris Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Lower Leas Coastal Park (0.7 miles south-east) and The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Folkestone: Folkestone Central station. A little further out are Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). The countryside around Folkestone includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
Testing materials in CT20
From Folkestone, Cheriton and Sandgate to 3 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across CT20. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common. 5 of the places we cover in CT20 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Folkestone: For an older property in Folkestone, whether near United Reformed Church or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. Parents and staff at schools such as Stella Maris Catholic Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Typical tests in CT20
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may have it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Answers trades need before starting
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Debris found after DIY
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- File the result with your property paperwork
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in CT20 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Your questions about asbestos testing in CT20
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you test Artex in CT20?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site