Kent · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Broad Street, Kent
Asbestos testing in Broad Street: laboratory testing of suspect materials, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Corrugated roof sheets
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing for Broad Street
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
About our asbestos testing in Broad Street
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in Broad Street, a survey covers more, and we will tell you honestly which you need. People often contact us about tiles found under carpet and soffit boards, including flue pipes, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
In areas like Broad Street, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Broad Street (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Why people call us in Broad Street
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These come up again and again:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
If you are a letting agent with homes near Hollingbourne station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
Weighing up your options
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs typically just need a test. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Practical recommendations
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Broad Street
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Parking and access charges
- How many different materials need sampling
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
What happens next
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Photos of the material help us plan
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Broad Street
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Broad Street have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Broad Street can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Testing materials in Broad Street
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tests in Broad Street, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We handle tests in every part of the ME17 postcode area. From Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Broad Street we cover include Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Broad Street includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site