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Asbestos removal and surveys in CT50
Found something that might be asbestos in CT50? We cover Cheriton and Sandgate and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in CT50
Towns and villages in CT50
What we do in CT50
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos survey works in CT50
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In CT50, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. We often deal with flues, textured ceilings and soffits, and people usually contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
What it costs in CT50
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- The right survey for your plans
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Around Cheriton
Jobs here are often close to Pent Valley Technology College, Church of All Souls and White Lion pub. Nearby too are All Soul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east) and Lower Leas Coastal Park (1.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Cheriton is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill.
Asbestos surveys across CT50
Across CT50, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, in Cheriton and Sandgate and in the 1 smaller villages and hamlets.
Cheriton: If you let flats or houses near Folkestone West station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Non-domestic buildings, All Soul's Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Typical surveys in CT50
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
These are some of the things we deal with in CT50:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Public and community buildings
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Common questions in CT50
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site