What farms typically have
Big-span cement sheet roofs on barns, cattle sheds and stores, wall cladding, feed hoppers and small outbuildings. These roofs weather quickly on exposed sites, which makes condition checks important.
Planning around livestock and seasons
Testing and any follow-up work have to be planned around livestock, feed and crops. Tell the contractor about gates, access and the times the building is empty.
Before repairs, sales or diversification
If you plan to repair a roof, sell the land or convert a building, a survey of the affected structure helps everyone involved to know what is present and to avoid delays.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Kilnbrook Asbestos Surveys is an introduction service. We pass your details to an independent contractor, who provides the quote, takes the samples or carries out the survey, and holds the insurance and any competence they need. Samples are analysed by a laboratory and the result is issued in writing. Taking samples or surveying a building is work with real exposure risk, so it should be done by trained people with dust controls, and the sample should be bagged, sealed and labelled correctly.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the material and where it is
- The room, roof or area, and roughly how much of it
- The age of the building if you know it
- What work is planned, and when, if any
- Whether the building is occupied or in use
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Tell us about the building
Send the address area, what it is used for, its age and what you need the survey for.
- 2
Scope and quote
A local contractor reviews it and sets out in writing what kind of survey fits and what it covers.
- 3
Site visit
A surveyor inspects the building, takes samples where needed and records what they find.
- 4
Report
You receive a written report, usually with a register of the materials and their condition.
What affects the price.
- Number and size of buildings
- Height and roof access
- Livestock and seasonal constraints
- Number of samples needed
- Whether removal is also being planned
Good to know.
Can you sample a large roof?
Yes, with suitable access and samples taken from edges or hidden spots.
Does a weathered roof need testing sooner?
It is a good reason to check. Weathering can release fibres more easily.
Is a farm treated differently?
The rules are the same. Practical planning around animals and access is the main difference.
Do you cover the Moorlands?
Yes. Leek, Cheadle, Biddulph and the surrounding villages are covered.
Do you do the testing yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your details and photos to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote, takes the samples and arranges the laboratory analysis.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos, what the material is and where it is, the age of the building if you know it, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Can I take a sample myself?
It is not recommended. Cutting, scraping or drilling can release fibres. Leave the material alone and have a trained person take the sample.
Where we cover.
Stoke-on-Trent, its neighbourhoods and the towns and villages around it.
Tell us what needs testing.
A local contractor reviews your details and photos, then replies with a written quote for sampling or a survey. Free to ask, no obligation.
Prefer to talk?
01782 000 000