Medway · England
Asbestos Testing in Borstal
Asbestos testing in Borstal and across Medway: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Boiler cupboard panels
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About our asbestos testing in Borstal
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. From floor tiles and black adhesive and soffit boards, we deal with panels behind heaters, black adhesive and soffit boards and more.
In towns and villages like Borstal, we are often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Borstal
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Borstal must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After we have finished in Borstal
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Some practical advice:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Avoid these
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Borstal
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
The process
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Questions from Borstal
Do you cover Borstal and the area around Cuxton station?
Yes. Cuxton station is about 1 mile west of Borstal, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Borstal have asbestos?
If your home in Borstal was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You’ll get an estimate when we quote.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
- The size and age of the building
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Borstal, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Testing around Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Borstal, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our area stretches from Borstal to London (about 26 miles away).
On busy roads like the M2, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If you let flats near Cuxton station, testing before work avoids delays.
This part of Medway takes in ME1 and ME2. We can help with tests on streets such as Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, wherever it is in Borstal. Main roads around Borstal include the M2; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Choosing the right option
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Borstal
- Covering London and the South East
- Practical recommendations
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Towns and villages near Borstal
What else we do in Borstal
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note