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Asbestos removal and surveys in CT9
Planning work on an older property in CT9? We cover Margate, Northdown and Cliftonville and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in CT9
Areas within CT9
Services in CT9
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos testing in CT9: what to expect
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical jobs include debris found after DIY and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving black adhesive, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Prices in CT9
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Getting a price
Send us the address in CT9, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Landmarks near Margate
Our work in Margate takes us near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Salmestone Primary School and Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Asbestos testing across CT9
Across CT9, homeowners and landlords test single materials before small jobs, from Margate, Broadstairs and Northdown to its villages. 10 of the places we cover in CT9 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Margate: For rented homes around Margate station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you live in an older house in Margate, a quick test before work is sensible.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in CT9, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Which option is right?
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Typical tests in CT9
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Looking after things afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Let us know what you want to do next
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
FAQs for CT9
Do you work in CT9?
We do: our area includes CT9 and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site