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Asbestos removal and surveys in ME13
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across ME13, from Faversham, Davington and Preston. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in ME13
Places in ME13
- Faversham
- Davington
- Preston
- The Brents
- Ospringe
- Boughton under Blean
- Oare
- Eastling
- Painter's Forstal
- Dargate
- Dunkirk
- Graveney
- Neames Forstal
- Oversland
- Selling
- Sheldwich
- Staplestreet
- Gushmere
- Hickmans Green
- Highstreet
- Perrywood
- Sheldwich Lees
- Stalisfield Green
- Whitehill
- Goodnestone
- South Street
- Broom Street
- Culmers
- Four Oaks
- Hernhill
- Hogben's Hill
- North Street
- Slutshole
- The Valley
- Throwley Forstal
- Throwley
- Uplees
- Waterham
- Winterbourne
- Badlesmere
- Stalisfield
- Brogdale
- Crouch
Services in ME13
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Areas we cover
Asbestos testing across ME13
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical materials include flue pipes, textured ceilings and black adhesive, and people typically contact us about something broken during building work and answers trades need before starting.
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Cost
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Records for your files
- Each material’s condition recorded
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
What’s near Faversham
Around Faversham, we work at homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Mechanics Arms and Ethelbert Road Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Oare Meadow (1.1 miles north) and Church of St Mary Magdalene (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Faversham: Faversham station. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
ME13: testing for homes and workplaces
From Faversham, Davington and Preston to 38 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across ME13. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most. 13 of the places we cover in ME13 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Faversham: If you let flats near Faversham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. On busy roads like the A2 and A251, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
Afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Options to consider in ME13
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in ME13 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in ME13, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
FAQs for ME13
Can you test Artex in ME13?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note