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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Addington, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Addington may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Porch canopies
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
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Testing around Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Addington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If you let property close to West Malling station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Addington, whether near Church of St Margaret or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
Tests anywhere in ME19 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, wherever it is in Addington. Other places close to Addington we cover include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (under half a mile west)
Asbestos testing in Addington
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Whether it’s lab results for contractors before they start and boiler cupboard panels, we cover floor tiles, flue pipes and garage roof sheets and more.
In a village like Addington, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Addington
Do you cover Addington from London?
We cover Addington, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Addington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Why people call us in Addington
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Typical jobs in Addington include:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Debris found after DIY
At a school like Offham Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
- The scope of the job, in writing
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Towns and villages near Addington
What else we do in Addington
Duty holders and landlords in Addington
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Addington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The number of materials to sample
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site