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Asbestos Materials

Asbestos Ceiling Tiles (bevelled edge AIB)

Asbestos Cement ceiling panels viewed from loft

Asbestos in vinyl floor tiles (and bitumen adhesive)

Asbestos Roof Tiles on 1950's bungalow

Cupboard Door lining panels (unsealed AIB - 40% Amosite)

AIB Fire Protection of Structural Steelwork (industrial and commercial buildings)

Domestic House Soffit AIB panels 40% Amosite

Domestic electric fire plinth AIB (slight damage)

Asbestos Cement Iron Rest (scuffed)

Large Asbestos Warning Label used mainly in Industrial Buildings

Small Asbestos Warning Label used in most  types of buildings (actual size)

Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Management

If you just want an asbestos survey without wading through the information ring the free phone number, if you have any asbestos in your buildings you are not required to remove it unless it is in very bad condition or its going to be disturbed by planned work, in most cases an annual inspection is all that's required.

Kent Surveys - Asbestos Management Without The Anxiety or Expense

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Knowledge and Experience

Asbestos was used in over 3000 different building materials so finding it should be left to the experienced.

Kent Surveys (Asbestos) offers the best practical experience (since 1986) together with strict industry training (HSE Licensed) to help all types of client with their asbestos requirements, using a friendly and informative approach. We offer a full range of asbestos and insulation services covering all aspects of asbestos management and thermal efficiency.

There is no need to be confused by the various regulations, you are not expected to become an instant expert on asbestos or to know where it was used (3000+ different materials), you are simply required to find out where it is, what condition its in, how to keep it in a safe condition and how to prevent others from disturbing it. This is where we come in, we take care of everything you need to manage your asbestos risks (Its not as hard as you may think, over 90% of asbestos materials found in type 2 surveys usually just require an annual inspection or perhaps minor work (sealing, labelling etc).

We provide Envacs asbestos surveys specifically designed to meet the new regulations. The Envacs survey report will contain all this information and more, the reports are designed to fully comply with the regulations and MDHS100 in terms of material, location, occupation and priority assessments which are clearly explained and detailed (download the sample report to see how much useful information the they contain).

MDHS100

MDHS100 is the standard guidance for asbestos surveying download the PDF to see what is required in in each survey terms of material material sampling and assessment. There is sometimes a big difference between what material information should be supplied with each survey and what information is actually supplied. The correct level of information is important to both the surveyor, to enable an accurate assessment and to the client to illustrate the best course of action for each material. 

Download MDHS100 using the button on the right

"Surveying, Sampling and Assessment of Asbestos-Containing Materials"

Asbestos Dangers

Asbestos can be a dangerous material, it is well known that exposure to it can cause cancer and other health effects, but asbestos materials in good condition can usually be managed quite easily without the need for expensive removal, extensive training or having to deal with the anxiety issues associated with the material. .

CONTACT US FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ASBESTOS and INSULATION SERVICE

We offer the complete client package including:

• SURVEYS AND INSULATION

• DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ASBESTOS SURVEYS

• DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SERVICES

• ASBESTOS SURVEYS TYPES 2, 3, 4 - TOTAL ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• COMMUNAL AREA ASBESTOS SURVEYS FOR FLATS ETC

• DOMESTIC HOMEBUYER CHECKS - ANNUAL RE-INSPECTIONS (TYPE 4)

• THERMAL SURVEYS FOR HEAT LOSS AND CARBON FOOTPRINTS

• ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• ASBESTOS ENCAPSULATION AND DAMAGE REPAIRS TO COMPLIANCE STANDARD

• ASBESTOS DEBRIS REMOVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN UPS

• AIR SAMPLING AND REASSURANCE TESTING AFTER DISTURBANCE OR REMOVAL

• LABELLING, SEALING AND MECHANICAL PROTECTION OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS

• INSULATION REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION (INC CLADDING)

• SAFE HSE LICENSED ASBESTOS REMOVAL (as a last resort)

• INFORMATION AND TRAINING

• ENVACS GENERATED REPORTS GIVING CLEAR AND FULL MDHS100 COMPLIANCE

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DETAILED AND DOCUMENTED

• COMPLETE DATABASE INSTALLATION WITH DATA FOR LARGE CORPORATIONS ETC

• SURVEYS ALSO SUPPLIED IN EITHER PDF FORMAT OR WEB BROWSER 

• ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR STAFF AND MANAGEMENT (Site Specific Courses)

• RISK ASSESSMENTS AND METHOD STATEMENTS FOR SURVEYING ETC SUPPLIED

• IN ALL CASES A DISCRETE AND REASSURING APPROACH TO STAFF AND PUBLIC

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DOMESTIC /  COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL INSULATION AND CLADDING

East Kent Industrial Insulation offers a complete commercial and industrial range of thermal insulation services including sheet metal cladding and marine insulation. Process vessel insulation, tank insulation, pipework insulation, process systems insulation, ducting insulation, boiler insulation, marine exhaust insulation, refrigeration plant insulation etc etc.

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ASBESTOS ANXIETY

Asbestos is an emotive subject that needs to be dealt with in an honest, discrete and professional manner by experts.

Experts who have a significant knowledge of its many (3000+) uses, its varying risks and the legal requirements of the various regulations to ensure safe working or living with the material. Asbestos management needs to be 'future proof' against exposure, claims, prosecution and increased insurance costs etc.

Exposure to asbestos fibres, in some cases, can cause cancer and other health problems, this is why the regulations are so strict and the penalties for failure are so severe, we are here to help you prevent that happening, to you, your colleagues, your employees, your contractors or members of the public.

Having said that, the reality is, that in most cases, the easiest solution is being armed with the right information about the asbestos materials in your property as specified in the MDHS100 (download below) this will enable you to easily manage the risks and comply with the law at the same time.

You don't have to remove asbestos* Just Find it, Manage it and Monitor it.

Asbestos was used in over 3000 different building materials so Finding it should be left to the experienced experts.

Most asbestos materials are quite safe, they should be labelled and properly sealed or encapsulated. Preventing damage to the material is how you Manage it, by restricting access to it, informing tradesmen and staff about its presence or creating a physical barrier to prevent damage occurring. The asbestos survey should contain the correct information about each material, not just the asbestos type and the amount but the exposure potential and the disturbance potential etc (see the Envacs page).

Once it has been identified and sealed (if sealing is required) you just need to Monitor its condition regularly to make sure it remains in a low risk condition (an annual inspection will usually suffice which is a 'type 4' survey carried out at a fraction of the cost of the original survey).

You will find asbestos information, advice and reassurance here

We have a vast collection of archive material and many years of experience relating to asbestos and asbestos materials which we find useful for answering particular questions about particular materials, please go ahead and ask in the box below, this is free service for people with genuine concerns about asbestos that need help and reassurance. 

* If asbestos is in very poor condition (very badly broken or on the floor), it is regularly disturbed through normal use of the area or its likely to be disturbed during planned refurbishment or demolition work, then removal may be the only option.

All enquires for Asbestos and Insulation Freephone 0800 2118658

Established 1986 - P402 Qualified Surveyors - HSE Licensed

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Email for quote or specific help: asbestossurveys-kent@yahoo.co.uk

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