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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Buttsole, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Buttsole may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos help in Buttsole
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Asbestos testing for Buttsole properties
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. It’s safer than DIY sampling. From answers trades need before starting and something broken during building work, we cover floor tiles, black adhesive and garage roof sheets and more.
Rural properties near Buttsole may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Buttsole
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Something broken during building work
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
If you live in an older house in Buttsole, a quick test before work is sensible.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The number of samples
- Whether VAT is included
Testing materials in Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Buttsole as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Buttsole to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If you let flats near Sandwich station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Anywhere in CT13 and CT14, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Buttsole include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Buttsole, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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Step by step
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Buttsole: your questions answered
How far is Buttsole from London?
Buttsole is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Buttsole?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need more than one sample?
Typically one per material, sometimes more. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Buttsole
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
After the job
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Make the area easy to reach
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note