Medway · England
Asbestos Testing in Allhallows
Any pre-2000 building in Allhallows may contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Porch canopies
Asbestos help in Allhallows
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
Asbestos testing for Allhallows properties
Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and debris found after DIY, we cover garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and textured ceilings.
Rural properties near Allhallows may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Allhallows (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
The process
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Choosing the right option
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Allhallows
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Common reasons for tests in Allhallows
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Medway may have it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Something broken during building work
If you let flats near Chalkwell station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What you’ll receive in writing
Towns and villages near Allhallows
Other services in Allhallows
Asbestos testing in Allhallows: local notes
Allhallows is in Medway. Anywhere in Allhallows, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
At a school like Allhallows Primary Academy, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For older homes anywhere in Allhallows, from near Church of All Saints outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
We carry out tests all over ME3 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Allhallows we cover include Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Allhallows: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Allhallows?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Allhallows from London?
We cover Allhallows, about 32 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you test Artex in Allhallows?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note